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Deputy to run across Michigan to honor fallen police officers


GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A reserve deputy plans to run across Michigan to honor the state’s fallen officers.

Kent County Sheriff’s Department Traffic Squad Reserve Deputy Matt Garbarino will run from the fallen officer memorial in Pontiac to a memorial at the Ottawa County Sheriff Office, WXMI-TV reported.

“We’re really proud to support Deputy Garbarino in his efforts here. The dangers of law enforcement are often bought into light when an officer is killed in the line of duty. So we think it’s important to support Matt as he brings awareness to this issue,” said Kent County Sheriff Department Sgt. Joel Roon.

Garbarino will begin the 160-mile trek June 4 to raise money for the Concern of Police Survivors charity that supports the families of fallen officers.

“The run won’t be like racing something,” he said. “I’m not running for a time, I’m running for a purpose.”

He plans to run about 40 miles each day to finish by June 7.

Garbarino also plans to carry the Thin Blue Line American Flag, which represents solidarity with police and honors those who’ve died in the line of duty, WOOD-TV reported .

“I’m a big runner and participate in a lot of races locally and some of the ones . I have run with a thin blue line flag in those events and it’s just raised a lot of conversation about what does that flag mean and what does it represent,” Garbarino said.

The Officer Down Memorial Page said 590 Michigan officers have died in the line of duty.


 

Fight Unjust Detention of Immigrants: Training for Pro Bono Attorneys
 

Join the ACLU of Michigan, Federal Bar Association Eastern District of Michigan Chapter, Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, and Michigan chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association for a one-day training for attorneys interested in helping persons be released from immigration detention, both pre- and post-removal order.

The training will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, March 9 in Room 115 of the Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse, 231 W. Lafayette Blvd. in Detroit.

Topics covered include, but are not limited to: overview of immigration custody and detention processes; arguments to challenge detention; getting into federal court; and strategies for relief for persons detained six months or longer after being ordered removed.

The hope is that after taking this training, attorneys will assist in the process by accepting a pro bono case for a detained immigrant. Mentorship will be provided.

The training sessions will be led by Michael Tan of the ACLU’s Immigration Rights Project and Russell Abrutyn, a nationally-recognized attorney specializing in immigration law.

The cost is $20 and a light breakfast and lunch will be provided at the training. Register at www.fbamich.org.
 

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