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Michigan Supreme Court to hear arguments about felony life without parole

Rick Pluta April 1, 2025

The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments on whether the state’s felony murder sentencing standard is constitutional and...

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Inmates sue MDOC for alleged forced labor, gender discrimination

Colin Jackson February 19, 2025

Inmates in Michigan’s only prison for women are suing the state Department of Corrections for alleged forced labor and gender...

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The Metro: Edovo Foundation connects incarcerated people to education and information

John Filbrandt, The Metro February 18, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.The recent film “Sing Sing” is giving viewers a lot to think...

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Senate approves ‘productivity credits’ that would reduce prison time

Rick Pluta December 16, 2024

Inmates could see their time in prison reduced if they earn education credits or complete job training or other approved...

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Detroit Evening Report: State corrections officers union calls for National Guard deployment amid prison staffing shortages

Sascha Raiyn July 9, 2024

Michigan's corrections officers' union has asked the governor to enlist the National Guard to help staff prisons.Subscribe to the Detroit...

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