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Jocelyn Benson Paid $775,000 To Settle A Racial Discrimination Claim. Three More Lawsuits Followed.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's office settled a $775,000 racial discrimination claim in 2024. Since then, three additional lawsuits have been filed by current and former employees, and a senior advisor submitted a sworn affidavit alleging discriminatory practices became department policy.
April 21, 2026·James Thornton | Michigan Capitol Press·6 sources - politics
Grand Rapids Police Chief Finalists Face Public Forum and Discrimination Lawsuit Scrutiny
Four finalists for Grand Rapids police chief met the public Wednesday. Two of the candidates, Mark Bliss and Eve Stephens, are named in discrimination lawsuits that could influence the city's decision.
June 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - governor
Jocelyn Benson, KKK Funding, SPLC Indictment: Board Member Turned Governor Candidate Faces Mounting Scandals
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson served on the SPLC board from 2014 to 2019, a period that falls entirely within the federal indictment alleging the organization funneled over $3 million to the KKK and other extremist groups. The gubernatorial frontrunner also faces multiple racial discrimination lawsuits and questions about unfulfilled driver license reform promises.
April 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·13 sources - police accountability
Battle Creek Community Oversight Board to Review Detention of 16-Year-Old Jeremiah Spearman
Battle Creek's new Community Oversight Board will review the June 14 detention of 16-year-old Jeremiah Spearman after viral body camera footage sparked community outrage and questions about racial profiling in the Washington Heights neighborhood.
June 23, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - legislation
Flint Senator John Cherry Co-Sponsors Michigan Senate Bills to Ban Surveillance Pricing at Checkout
Flint Sen. John Cherry co-sponsors Michigan Senate bills that would ban surveillance pricing and dynamic pricing, joining a national movement to protect consumers from algorithm-driven price discrimination.
May 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Oakley Village Signs ICE Enforcement Deal Despite Resident Backlash
Oakley Police Chief Marc Ferguson signs 287(g) agreement with ICE, prompting protests and criticism from residents concerned about liability and racial profiling in town of fewer than 300 people
April 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources