hate crimes

The Ann Arbor City Council has passed a resolution to protect places of worship. WEMU’s Kevin Merschaert reports.

The bombings and resulting aftermath of the Israel-Iran Conflict have some in the local community concerned about personal safety. WEMU’s Ana Longoria speaks with Sheriff Alyshia Dyer.

A group of Democratic state lawmakers introduced a bill Tuesday to expand Michigan’s civil rights law to add protections against antisemitism. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan House of Representatives passed a series of bills Wednesday on wide-ranging topics as the year's legislative session winds down. Colin Jackson has more.

A Michigan bill package to make physically assaulting someone because of their sexual orientation, age or disability status a hate crime moved out of a state House committee Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Senate adopted two bills this week to expand Michigan’s ethnic intimidation law. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan Department of Civil Rights unveiled its new PSA campaign against hate crimes and bias incidents Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission is officially encouraging lawmakers to strengthen the state’s laws around hate crimes. Colin Jackson has more.

Legislation to toughen Michigan’s laws against harassment based on factors like race or religion made it out of a House committee Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

Washtenaw County’s prosecuting attorney is keeping his eye on Lansing where new hate crime laws are being worked on this week. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more.