Racial profiling focus of 2021 Washtenaw Reads book
ANN ARBOR โ The Washtenaw Reads program is an initiative by local public libraries to encourage reading and civic dialogue. One book is selected each year and participating libraries include Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter, Milan, Salem-South Lyon, Saline and Ypsilanti. This yearโs Washtenaw Read is โAll American Boysโ by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely. For more information about the book, to see the authorsโ websites and to discover related titles for people of all ages, click here. According to the Ann Arbor District Libraryโs website, Washtenaw Reads books should meet the following criteria:
Washtenaw County Prosecutorโs Office announces new policy to fight racial profiling
ANN ARBOR โ The Washtenaw County Prosecutorโs Office announced today a new policy aimed at combatting racial profiling. The policy directive is only applicable to โconsent searchesโ after routine ordinance or traffic stops. โWe are sending a message that we are not interested in pursuing contraband charges that stem from racial profiling. Our Policy Regarding Pretext Stops is another proactive step towards creating a criminal justice system that works for all of us. None of us are free, until we are all free.โTo read the full policy directive, click here.