State Courts
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Michigan senators hear testimony on bill banning LGBTQ+ panic defense
A Michigan Senate committee took testimony Thursday on a bill that would bar the “gay panic” and “trans panic” defenses from being used in court.
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As innocent people often plead guilty to crimes, legislation could open pathways to freedom
State legislation aims to expand new trial eligibility and amend the procedure for those found to be wrongfully convicted to receive state compensation.
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Michigan redistricting commission finalizes revised state House voting map
Michigan’s redistricting commission has finalized a revised map for seven state House districts, which have now been submitted for court review.
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Nessel supports nixing Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period on abortion
Reproductive rights groups joined together for a lawsuit looking to throw out Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period for receiving an abortion.
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Another far-right leader takes control of the Michigan Republican Party
The new chairperson of the Michigan Republican Party has a lengthy record of opposing access to reproductive health care and LGBTQ rights.
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Michigan fake elector case points to nationwide effort to keep Trump in office
The preliminary exams will continue in the coming weeks as the court schedules with the defense of the various defendants.
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Abortion rights group files lawsuit to expand access to reproductive care in Michigan
Reproductive rights advocates are suing the state in an attempt to overturn old, Republican-passed regulations on abortion in Michigan.
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Trump picks sides as Michigan Republicans feud over state party leadership
Donald Trump endorsed a former Republican congressman as the new chairman of the state Republican Party, but Kristina Karamo still thinks she’s in charge.
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Michiganders protected abortion after Roe. Republicans are plotting a reversal.
Michigan has emerged as a safe haven for abortion care. But under Republican leadership, those rights could be in jeopardy.
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Poop pollution case reaches Michigan Supreme Court
State regulators want to crack down on pollution at livestock farms to protect water, but farmers think regulators are overstepping their authority.
