police brutality

We opened Stateside with a debrief on the horrific shooting and arson at a Mormon church in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Then, some information on the new state budget deal. Also, more on a new book recounting the life of a black disabled woman killed by police violence and the activism her death inspired. Plus, a bit about the factors behind the resignation of Wayne State's President Kimberly Andrews Espy and a dangerous story about Sleeping Bear Dunes' famous Overlook #9.

A proposed bill in Michigan could block families from suing in civil court if the defendant successfully claims self-defense in criminal court.

The allegations are related to the Flint Police Department’s response to a protest march on Sunday and a melee during Monday’s city council meeting.

Today, how millions in emergency funding intended for Michigan restaurants were misspent during the pandemic. Also, a journey of mourning that brought West Michigan poet Marcel Price to a new creative place. Plus, advocate Dee Dee Taylor talks about helping Michiganders transition out of incarceration, through the lens of her own father’s experience.

Dozens of friends, family members and supporters of three young men who died in incidents involving law enforcement officers marched on the state Capitol in Lansing Friday.

Today, a conversation with the Grand Rapids police chief one year after the murder of Patrick Lyoya. Plus, another studio visit — this time with Anishinaabe artist Jason Quigno, who's based in Grand Rapids.

It's been one year since Patrick Lyoya was killed by a Grand Rapids Police officer. One year later, what does Grand Rapids’ policing look like and what change has happened?

Patrick Lyoya’s family has filed suit against the city of Grand Rapids and a former city police officer alleging negligence and civil rights violations.

Detroit Will Breathe members sued the city over their treatment during protests in the summer of 2020. The city has now offered them over $1 million to resolve the lawsuit.

Detroit Will Breathe’s lawsuit accused officers of using violent and abusive tactics on protesters, such as teargas and chokeholds, and violating their constitutional rights with mass arrests without probable cause.