The ACLU of Michigan is expressing grave concern over a recent sweep through Central High School by the Detroit Police Department, an action that resulted in the arrest of 49 students for “loitering.” They are asking the students who got arrested and their parents to contact the organization to determine whether legal action against the police department or the school is appropriate.
 
“We are gravely concerned by the fact that Central High School students were arrested for simply not being in class – conduct that should have and could have been handled by school administrators,” said Mark P. Fancher, ACLU of Michigan’s Racial Justice Project Staff Attorney. “This appears to be a prime example of the school-to-prison pipeline. These kids already face great challenges, and now they may be faced with having to explain these arrests to future employers and schools.”

Students and parents can call the ACLU at (313) 578-6800 or by submitting information on their website.