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Articles by Kary L. Moss
How to Fight for Your Rights at the Ballot Box
As midterm elections near, there is no question that we are facing a real and existential threat to our basic human rights and the fundamentals of American democracy.
Building Leadership Agility at the ACLU
Members of ACLU’s 2018 “Promote the Vote” campaign in Michigan standing together. (Photo by Kary L. Moss) When the ACLU was established in 1920, the freedoms enumerated in the Constitution had never been fully tested in the courts, and only through persistent and broad public activism have important civil rights and liberties protections been fought for, codified in our laws, and their protections widely enforced.
Lead screenings offer hope for Flint
A major milestone has been achieved in the struggle to vindicate the rights of Flint students. In response to a class-action lawsuit filed by Flint children and their families, a federal court in Detroit approved a settlement agreement making universal screening, and in-depth evaluations when necessary, available to every Flint child exposed to lead in the water supply.
Michigan should join 38 other states that register voters online
It is long past time that Michigan modernized its election system and do so smartly. Several bills voted out of the state Senate and pending before the House would allow online voter registration to be advanced by Republican and Democratic lawmakers. This is not revolutionary. More than 38 states and Washington D.C., already have this modern-day convenience. These bipartisan bills will make voting more accessible and further this fundamental right and cornerstone of our democracy.
Column: Public education a basic right
Earlier this month, lawyers representing Detroit schoolchildren argued in federal court that the state has failed children in three public schools by not giving them the most fundamental tool required for learning – basic literacy. Equally ambitious, the case asserts an idea that is not radical but is, in fact, a core value of our democracy. That is – that all children have a right to an education.
Opinion: The First Amendment protects us all, no matter the language
You might have noticed a few billboards popping up in metro Detroit featuring the First Amendment. If so, you could well be wondering why this most American of all principles — that the law of the land protects our right to freely speak, worship and peacefully protest and the right to a free press — is being presented not just in English but also in Spanish and Arabic.
Transparency needed on travel ban
There has never been a time in our history when the rule of law and role of the judiciary to act as a check on executive power has been as vital as it is today. During his presidential campaign, President Donald Trump repeatedly promised to institute a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States.” It was a vow made as recently as December.
Is Flint Settlement the Beginning of the End of the Water Crisis?
A federal judge on Tuesday approved a large settlement for the city of Flint to address its water crisis. The state will pay $87 million to Flint to replace 18,000 unsafe water lines by 2020, which also means an already three-year long crisis will last at least another three years. Is this the beginning of the end of the situation? Is it enough? Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson speaks with Kary Moss, executive director of the ACLU of Michigan about the settlement and its rare nature.
Legal victory offers important relief for Flint
Some much-needed good news arrived for the people of Flint this week. Nearly three years after appointed emergency managers attempted to save an estimated $5 million by using the Flint River as the city’s water source while the new Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline is being built, a negotiated settlement in a federal lawsuit brought by the ACLU of Michigan and the Natural Resources Defense Council means Flint’s residents will finally get more than promises of action and unfunded plans.
Column: New immigration policy causes harm
In just the last few days we have seen an unprecedented outcry in reaction to the executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Friday. More than 100 State Department officials have signed a memo disagreeing with the order. Over 20 prominent Republican members of Congress have spoken against the order.
Moss: Criminal justice reform could transform Michigan
We send too many people to prison — particularly minorities — and keep them locked up too long, spending too much money in the process. How much is too much? One in 5. We spend 1 of every 5 General Fund tax dollars in Michigan — $5 million a day, $2 billion a year — imprisoning 50,200 people, 31 percent higher than the Midwest average. But what if we didn’t? What if we spent 1 in 10 or 1 in 20?
Flint’s Poisoned Children Deserve the Truth
By now, you've surely heard about the Flint water crisis. And you probably know why it happened: After the state of Michigan suspended democracy in the impoverished, predominantly African-American city, emergency managers appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder were given absolute power to make unilateral decisions that resulted in the lead poisoning of the municipality’s water supply. Congress, the Department of Justice, and the FBI are all conducting investigations.
Michigan Legislature Should Repeal Emergency Manager Law
While all eyes and ears will be on the governor’s State of the State address this week, it is as much a seminal moment for the Legislature. For without them, nothing of any significance will happen. As the Flint water crisis has attracted widespread national attention, the Department of Justice and Attorney General have announced independent investigations. The director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and his spokesperson have resigned.
Flint water crisis a chance to create a better future
Mia Farrow and Cher are tweeting. National media outlets are at full attention. The director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the agency’s spokesperson have resigned. Several lawsuits have been filed. Meanwhile, Gov. Rick Snyder, set to deliver his State of the State address on Jan. 19, has apologized and declared a state of emergency.
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