October 29, 2026
For Immediate Release
Lansing, MI - John E. Johnson, Jr., Executive Director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, has issued the following statement today regarding the death of Dolores Huerta.
“With the passing of Dolores Huerta, our nation has lost one of its most courageous and influential civil rights voices. Her decades of leadership helped to shape national conversations around worker dignity, fair wages, and human rights. Huerta’s legacy calls to each of us to redouble our commitment to building a better nation for everyone.”
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The Michigan Department of Civil Rights is charged with investigating and resolving discrimination complaints and works to prevent discrimination through educational programs that promote voluntary compliance with civil rights laws. For more information on the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, visit www.michigan.gov/mdcr.
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