Stories tagged: "Michigan Supreme Court"

Courts In this Oct. 8, 2019 file photo, supporters of LGBT rights stage a protest on the street in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Courts Michigan Supreme Court: Anti-Discrimination Law Protects LGBTQ+

In a key ruling, the state's anti-discrimination law was extended to also include formal protections based on sexual orientation.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski July 29, 2022 10:14 am EDT
Courts The Michigan Supreme Court's Hall of Justice is seen, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Courts Michigan Supreme Court Bars Automatic Life Sentences for 18-Year-Olds

The Michigan Supreme Court outlawed automatic life sentences for people who were 18 when they participated in first-degree murder.

Associated Press Associated Press July 28, 2022 4:02 pm EDT
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Courts Unemployed Wrongly Accused of Fraud Can Seek Cash from State

Thousands of people who were wrongly accused of fraud when seeking unemployment benefits can seek financial relief from the state.

Associated Press Associated Press July 27, 2022 11:15 am EDT
Courts The Flint water plant tower is seen, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Flint. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Courts Defense Seeks Sanctions Against State in Flint Water Case

It's the latest salvo since the Michigan Supreme Court in June said a one-person grand jury had no authority under state law to return indictments against former Gov. Rick Snyder and eight other people.

Associated Press Associated Press July 26, 2022 8:54 am EDT
Courts The Michigan Supreme Court's Hall of Justice is seen, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Courts No Summer Resolution to Big Dispute Over Paying Court Costs in Michigan

The Michigan Supreme Court signaled Friday that there will be no summer decision in a high-stakes dispute over paying court costs.

Associated Press Associated Press July 25, 2022 10:20 am EDT

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Community Foundation of Greater Flint CEO Isaiah Oliver circulates during a library opening in Flint, Mich., on Thursday, May 19, 2022. As the foundation’s first Flint native and first Black leader since it was founded in 1988, Oliver works to build bridges between marginalized people and wealthy donors. (Sean Work/The Chronicle of Philanthropy via AP) Michigan Life Homegrown Foundation Leader Builds Bridges, Trust in Flint
A woman takes a photo of lightning striking as dark storm clouds roll over Lake Michigan. (Mark Olsen via Unsplash) Weather Storms Knock Out Power to More than 100,000 Across Michigan
Plenty of historic Michigan theaters are still playing movies and hosting live performances today. Michigan Life Cherished Cinema: 6 Historic Michigan Theaters Thriving as Labors of Love
On Sunday, all 50 Senate Democrats—including Michigan Sens. Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow—voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Economy Here’s How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Help Michigan Families
Law and Policy Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at a rally at the State Capitol building. (Courtesy/Gov. Gretchen Whitmer)
Law and Policy Misinformation Spreads Amid Legal Battle for Abortion Rights

Citing “confusion” over the legality abortions in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked the state Supreme Court to weigh in—and quickly.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski June 29, 2022 1:56 pm EDT
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Elections A Look at the Petition to Guarantee Abortion Rights for Michiganders

While court battles wage over the future of abortion access, a petition could put that right to a majority vote of the people.

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans June 27, 2022 5:20 pm EDT