How to Write an Actionable DOJ Civil Rights Complaint That Gets Reviewed
Across the country, people file civil rights complaints with the DOJ every day. Most of them go nowhere — not…
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.
Michigan Court Record Tampering: When It Gets Prosecuted, And Why It’s Often Buried
Court records are intended to be sources of truth. They document what happened, when it happened, and who was responsible….
Michigan Attorney Erica C. Cicchelli Reprimanded for IOLTA Misuse in Oakland County
Attorney Discipline — Reprimand (By Consent) RespondentErica C. Cicchelli P NumberP58553 CountyOakland CitySouthfield, Michigan Case No.25-088-GA Document TypeNotice of Reprimand…
Lost in the System: Why Court Record Accuracy Is the Backbone of Due Process
Due process is not abstract. It depends on accurate record keeping, proper docket entries, timely rulings, honest proof of service,…
Federal Judge Thomas Ludington Placed on Leave After “Super Drunk” Charge — Why the Delay Matters
Key Points Charge U.S. District Judge Thomas Ludington of the Eastern District of Michigan was charged in connection with alleged…
Access, Contraband, and Institutional Risk: Why Casey Wagner’s Arrest Raises Statewide Prison Security Concerns | Rita Williams
Key Points Arrest Casey Wagner, an armory sergeant at Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility (IBC), was arrested and charged in connection…
Barry County on Notice: Jeffrey Snowden Challenges FOIA Denials, Alleges Brady Violations and Retaliatory Tactics
Key Points Notice At the February 24, 2026 Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting, veteran Jeffrey Snowden placed the Board…
Attorney Michelle L. Elowski Disbarred and Ordered to Pay Over $266,000 in Restitution Following Client Fund Misappropriation
Case Information AttorneyMichelle L. Elowski (P 74608) Case No.24-018-GA CityAlpena, Michigan DisciplineDisbarment and Restitution Effective DateJanuary 30, 2026 Review StatusPetition…
When Prosecutors DARVO: How Accountability Gets Reversed in the Courtroom
Key Points Framework DARVO — Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender — is a response pattern identified by psychologist Jennifer…
Clutch Justice Attends Casey Wagner Arraignment at 63rd District Court | Rita Williams
Key Points Arraignment Clutch Justice attended the February 23, 2026 arraignment of Michigan DOC employee Casey Wagner via Zoom at…
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