State Courts
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Judge blocks Michigan’s abortion waiting period—Democratic lawmakers rejoice
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel released statements on the reproductive law case, Northland v. Nessel.
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Karamo asks court to reinstate her as Michigan GOP chair
The deposed former head of the Michigan Republican Party wants a judge to reinstall her in that position.
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Michigan Senate passes bill to ban ‘gay panic’ defense
A bill that would bar the “gay panic” and “trans panic” defenses from being used in court was passed Thursday by the state Senate.
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Election-denying conspiracy theorist runs for Michigan Supreme Court
A former Republican candidate for state Attorney General is now running for a seat on the state’s high court.
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Exams begin for next group of people charged in fake electors scheme
Six individuals facing felony charges for submitting false electoral votes for former President Donald Trump in 2020 were back in court Tuesday for a hearing to determine if a crime has occurred.
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Kimberly Ann Thomas promises ‘new voice of fairness’ for Michigan Supreme Court
Kimberly Ann Thomas has been a journalist, attorney, and college professor. Now, she’s running for a seat on the Michigan Supreme Court.
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Kyra Harris Bolden pledges justice ‘without fear or favor’ on Michigan Supreme Court
Kyra Harris Bolden is the only current Michigan Supreme Court justice who has experience creating laws—and she thinks that makes her uniquely suited to interpret them.
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Arguments heard in lawsuit seeking to invalidate Michigan abortion restrictions
Arguments were heard Tuesday in Michigan’s Court of Claims over a lawsuit challenging three long-established state abortion regulations, including a 24-hour waiting period.
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Former Michigan clerk charged after alleged unauthorized access to voter data
Michigan’s attorney general announced charges against a former Michigan clerk who supported attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
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Why you should care about this year’s Michigan Supreme Court election
Two seats on the state Supreme Court are up for grabs in this year’s elections, providing Michiganders a chance to decide the makeup of the most powerful court in the state.
