Rita Williams | Judicial Tenure Commission Reform Proposal — Michigan Judge Accountability and Transparency
Back in 2023, I shared some of my lessons learned from my first Judicial Tenure Commission complaint regarding Judge Michael…
Rita Williams
Rita Williams is a Michigan-based judicial oversight analyst and founder of Clutch Justice, an investigative platform focused on court system accountability, sentencing integrity, and SCAO policy. Her work examines how courts, policies, and administrative systems operate in practice, with a focus on where process breaks down and harm is created. Drawing on lived experience and systems-level analysis, she writes to make legal structures more readable, expose institutional gaps, and advocate for reforms grounded in both evidence and human impact. Rita’s writing bridges legal analysis, institutional critique, and public education, with a consistent focus on accountability without losing sight of the people most affected by the justice system.
Judicial Tenure Commission Summary Identifies Judge Michael Schipper in 2017 Due Process Violation
Editor’s Note — March 2026 This piece was published in February 2023, documenting a 2017 Judicial Tenure Commission finding through…
When Incarceration Extends to Families: A Wife’s Grief Inside the Justice System
My friends often joke that I am Leslie Knope incarnate. The optimistic, do-the-right-thing character from Parks and Recreation. So when…
I Experienced Michigan State Police Misconduct. This is my Story.
This piece was published in January 2023, documenting a July 2022 incident involving Michigan State Police conduct during an arrest…
How Qualified Immunity Lets Police Get Away With Misconduct
Chances are you’ve heard of qualified immunity in the last few years. If not: it is a legal construct that…
How Much Does a FOIA Request Cost in Michigan?
When a police encounter happens, most people turn to FOIA expecting to get back a PDF and a couple of…
The Hidden Costs of Arrests in Michigan
If you’ve never been arrested in Michigan, or had someone you love arrested, you probably have no idea what it…
Understanding Knock and Talks in Michigan: What You Need to Know About Police Interactions
Police are trained to get information out of people. They will traverse the outer edges of the constitution — and…
How to File a Michigan State Police Complaint: A Step-by-Step Guide
Michigan’s criminal justice system is broken and skewed in favor of the police and the wealthy. I’m not going to…
My Experience with Michigan Criminal Justice System Misconduct: A Personal Account and How to Take Action
My name is Rita Williams. I have a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice. I thought that knowledge would protect me….
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