Legal Framework
Michigan and federal laws relevant to government accountability, evidence preservation, and civil rights.
8 statutes documented
Federal law prohibiting the destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in federal matters.
Federal criminal statute prohibiting willful deprivation of constitutional rights by government officials.
Federal civil rights statute allowing lawsuits against government officials who violate constitutional rights.
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) providing public access to government records.
Michigan law addressing the intentional destruction or alteration of evidence.
Michigan law prohibiting interference with witnesses in criminal or civil proceedings.
Michigan law criminalizing corrupt behavior and misconduct by public officers.
Michigan law prohibiting the tampering, destruction, or concealment of evidence.