State Courts
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‘Melody’s Law’ would explicitly criminalize necrophilia in Michigan
There is no law on the books in Michigan that expressly criminalizes engaging in sexual conduct with a dead person.
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Investigator says Trump, allies were uncharged co-conspirators in plot to overturn Michigan election
A state investigator said he considers ex-President Donald Trump to be an uncharged co-conspirators in a scheme to overturn the presidential election in Michigan.
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Families of mass shooting victims and survivors call for education on new safe storage laws
Parents of victims and survivors of recent school shootings are calling on Michigan lawmakers to educate residents on safe storage for weapons.
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Former Michigan House leader and wife charged with financial crimes for misuse of political funds
State prosecutors charged former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield (and his wife) with several financial crimes on Tuesday.
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Federal judge rejects GOP lawmaker suit over state election laws
A federal judge rejected a lawsuit brought by 11 Republican state legislators who sought to challenge the constitutionality of Michigan’s election laws.
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Court approves new Michigan House district map
A three-judge federal court panel has affirmed new boundaries drawn by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission for some state House seats.
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‘Hate that lives next door’: Senate OKs expansion to Michigan hate crime laws
Bills that passed the state Senate would change the laws surrounding hate crimes, expanding the definition from “ethnic intimidation” to “a hate crime.”
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Michigan attorney general argues Line 5 lawsuit should be sent back to state court
The Michigan Attorney General’s Office argued in a federal appellate court that its lawsuit to shutdown the Line 5 oil pipeline should be returned to a court.
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Whitmer fights back against lawsuit targeting reproductive rights in Michigan
A motion filed this week in federal court by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer aims to protect the constitutional right to reproductive freedom in Michigan.
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Teen dating violence survivors and allies call for more education on abuse
Domestic violence at any age can turn lethal—and some say schools need to do a better job of equipping kids to recognize early signs of abusive behavior.
