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County will remove 'peacemakers' Bible verse from new jail’s entrance


MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — A Bible verse will be removed from the entrance of a new jail in central Michigan after critics said it was a government endorsement of religion.

"Blessed are the peacekeepers for they shall be called the children of God" was prominently displayed at the Isabella County criminal justice center. It is attributed to Jesus Christ in the New Testament.

Sheriff Michael Main said he wanted to honor first responders and law enforcement, not promote religion. But he said the words will be removed, the Morning Sun reported.

"To ensure that the intended message remains clear and inclusive, we will develop a new slogan that continues to express our appreciation for public safety personnel," Main told the newspaper.

The Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a letter to county officials, saying the message on the building would violate U.S. Supreme Court decisions about the separation between church and state.

"This is explicitly a Christian quote, and only a Christian quote," attorney Samantha Lawrence wrote.

The jail will open soon.

Straker Bar, YLS, law school host Black History chat


The D. Augustus Straker bar Association along with the Young Lawyers Section of the State bar of Michigan and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will host “Legal Legends Black
History Month Fireside Chat” on Wednesday, February 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Detroit Pizza Bar, 7316 W. McNichols Rd. in Detroit.

Attorneys are encouraged to bring a mentee or meet a mentee to engage in conversation with legendary legal giants while enjoying complimentary cuisine from a black owned establishment.

To register for the free event, visit www.https://strakerlaw.org/meetinginfo.php.

Bowling night hosted by ADTC in Royal Oak Feb. 26


The Association of Defense Trial Counsel will host a “Bowling Event” on Wednesday, February 26, from 6 to 8 p.m.

A fun night of bowling will take place at Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, 4209 Coolidge Hwy. in Royal Oak.

Cost for the event is $40.  Tickets to the event can be purchased online at https://adtcdetroit.org.

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