At the Detroit Justice Center, we, like many of you, have been having numerous conversations about navigating this presidential administration, especially in light of the recent executive orders. We are anxious and angry, and we’re sure many of you are as well; however, we’re also dedicating ourselves to our values and re-committing to building racial...Read More
Below is a list of resources we have compiled to help navigate the shifting political climate. This list was initially put together in February 2025, and we will be updating it periodically to reflect further changes. Tracking Executive Orders (EOs) Key Resources: The White House Official Website: For the most up-to-date information on any new...Read More
On November 21, 2024, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 9495, known as the ‘Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act.’ This bill is a thinly veiled attack on organizations working to dismantle oppressive racial, economic, and social injustices.Read More
The Detroit Justice Center (DJC) is excited to invite you to our upcoming Mental Health Partner Convening, a dynamic one-and-a-half-day event focused on mental wellness, decriminalizing substance use, and harm reduction in Detroit and Wayne County.Read More
The Detroit Justice Center is committed to creating equitable and just cities, meaning cities where everyone’s needs are met, and the entire population is cared for and provided for in equal measure. During our bi-weekly staff meeting this week, we were taking stock of our feelings going into election day.Read More
The Detroit Justice Center (DJC) stands in solidarity with the pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor (U of M) who are facing criminal charges from the Michigan Office of the Attorney General (MIOAG).Read More
In early October, our Economic Equity attorneys, Mark J Bennett, and Eric Williams, traveled to Minneapolis for the first-ever Midwest Community Land Trust (CLT) Conference. We spoke with Mark about his time at the conference and how it might influence our CLT work here in Detroit.Read More
In order to build a just city, we must begin by prioritizing the needs of the most vulnerable, unlike what we’re currently seeing in Detroit. We cannot continue to allow billionaires to profit from the misery of incarcerating our communities while we wait for policymakers to address issues like housing and food insecurity.Read More
Last week, The LOVE Building celebrated its grand opening with events from Tuesday through Friday. As a tenant partner in the LOVE Building, we were thrilled to participate in the festivities. Our brilliant Community Legal Advocate, Lauren Thomas, coordinated events for our office.Read More
