In a rare move, Democrat Attorney General Dana Nessel argued before the Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday in a case that could define anti-discrimination protections for years.
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Michigan Supreme Court dismisses redistricting suit over Black representation
Political maps created by Michigan’s new independent redistricting have survived the first in a series of legal challenges.
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Detroit caucus to court: Don’t make Blacks ‘sacrificial lamb’ of redistricting
Michigan Supreme Court hears oral arguments over racial composition of new districts. Makers of the maps say minorities don’t need to be in majority to elect candidates.
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Here’s what the Michigan redistricting panel discussed in secret
Read the seven memos Bridge Michigan and other news outlets sued to make public. Most materials discuss the Voting Rights Act and drawing of majority-minority districts.
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Michigan Supreme Court orders release of redistricting panel’s secret work
Bridge Michigan was among several media organizations that sued the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission for its failure to make public a private hearing and refusing to release secret legal memos related to its work.
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Michigan Supreme Court hears redistricting lawsuit over secret memos
The decision by the state’s top court will determine whether the public gets to see memos the redistricting commission used to help draw political boundaries.
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On eve of court case, Michigan redistricting panel says it has right to secrecy
In lawsuit response, the group contends that memos about minority representation are protected under attorney-client privilege, and releasing them is a ‘direct threat.’
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Bridge, news outlets sue Michigan redistricting panel to release memos
Days after Michigan’s redistricting commission voted not to release memos used to craft legislative boundaries, Bridge and other news outlets ask the Michigan Supreme Court to make them public.
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Opinion | For our safety, Michigan must allow job background checks
The Supreme Court’s goal of protecting privacy is commendable, but concealing judicial records makes it harder for struggling businesses to operate and puts vulnerable populations at risk.
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Opinion | The State of Michigan legally undermined local governments
Many states have a history of placing financial burdens on local governments. Few have been so brazen, devious and destructive as has Michigan