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Elly Jordan, ejordan@mplp.org, (616) 726-1692

Jacob T. Fallman, jfallman@sugarlaw.org, (313) 993-4505 ext. 7

MPLP is proud to announce that the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, has filed an amicus curiae brief in support of our client in Blackman v. Millward, a case currently awaiting oral argument before the Michigan Supreme Court. Megan Reynolds of MPLP is lead counsel and MAP Managing Attorney Anna Moss is co-counsel in this case.

We’re proud to share that Michigan Poverty Law Program (MPLP) family law attorney Megan Reynolds recently joined Melissa Neckers of the Miller Johnson law firm to film a studio seminar with the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE). The seminar focused on Part 2 of the Assisted Reproduction and Surrogacy Parentage Act (ARSPA), which went into effect in April 2025.

Starting this fall, many Michigan families who rely on food assistance will see changes in how their benefits are calculated resulting from the federal budget bill known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This post will assist advocates in preparing with clients.

On June 3, 2025, the Michigan Poverty Law Program and Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project partnered with DeWaun Robinson and other dedicated leaders of the Flint Juneteenth Collaborative to lead a powerful and practical community training. The training focused on the vital importance of advance planning—educating participants about the best use of tools like wills, powers of attorney, and deeds that protect families, property, and personal agency.