Julie Hurwitz, a long-time MCHR board member and noted civil rights attorney, was quoted by the Detroit Free Press in an extended feature story on the conduct of the police and demonstrators during a recent week-long series of protests against police brutality and systemic racism.
As vice president of the local chapter of the National Lawyers Guild, Julie was part of a group of legal observers who monitored the protests which occured in the days following the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.
Click here to see entire Detroit Free Press coverage.
The Detroit Free Press recently published a feature story examining the demonstrations protesting the murder of George Floyd in the context of 50 years of social activism in Detroit. MCHR board members Abayomi Azikiwi and Frank Joyce were both quoted in the coverage.
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Efforts continue to restore water service for thousands of Detroit residents now facing additional health dangers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Be informed and show your support:
1. Letter from Rep. Rasida Tlaib to Gov. Whitmer in support of a Detroit Water Restoration Task Force
Click here to view Rep. Tlab’s letter to Gov. Whitmer.
2. ACLU letter to Gov. Whitmer urging her to expedite the restoration of water services for Detroit residents.
Click here to view ACLU’s letter to Gov. Whitmer.
3. Proposal for creation of a Detroit Water Restoration Task Force
Click here to view proposal for creation of Detroit Water Restoration Task Force.
4. Write to Gov. Whitmer supporting Clean Water and Sanitation Access for All Michiganders.
Click here to view a sample letter to Gov. Whitmer.
In a recent interview published by legal industry trade journal Legal News, MCHR Chair Cary McGehee discussed a range of topics relating to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Click here to see Legal News article.
The People’s Water Board has released some important updates, information and things you can do to help in this emergency public health situation.
Click here to view the People’s Water Board COVID-19 update.
