Debt cases are soaring and leading to a wave of default judgments, according to a commission proposing reforms to the Michigan Supreme Court.
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Michigan Supreme Court: Richard Bernstein, Brian Zahra retain seats
Bernstein, a Democratic nominee and Republican-nominated Zahra will return to the state’s highest court. Their reelection maintains the 4-3 advantage on the court for justices nominated by the Democratic Party.
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Michigan’s poll challenge rules upheld by court in blow to Republicans
The Michigan Supreme Court upholds Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s guidance to clerks barring poll challengers from bringing phones into absentee counting stations. It’s Republicans’ second court loss involving voting rules in as many days.
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Opinion | Gov. Whitmer, it’s time to diversify the Michigan Supreme Court
With an opening on the state’s highest court, the governor has a golden opportunity to add a justice with a different background than those who currently serve.
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Judge dismisses Flint water crisis charges against former Michigan officials
Seventh Circuit Court Judge Elizabeth Kelly dropped felony charges against seven former government officials tied to the Flint water crisis on Tuesday.
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Proposal 2 wouldn’t let Michigan prisoners vote, despite claims in mass texts
A new ballot question committee is resurrecting false claims about a voting rights measure on the Nov. 8 ballot.
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Who are the five candidates running for Michigan Supreme Court?
All five candidates for the Michigan Supreme Court spoke at a Wednesday night forum about what they hope to bring to the state’s highest court. Learn more about an under-the-radar race that carries big consequences for how state laws are interpreted.
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McCormack retirement could help Democrats keep edge on Michigan Supreme Court
Chief Justice Bridget McCormack will step down by year’s end, giving Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer a chance to name her replacement and protect Democrats’ 4-3 edge on court.
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Supreme Court clears abortion, early voting proposals for Michigan ballot
Two Republican-nominated justices dissent. The measures could be a boost to Democratic turnout in November.
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Proposed changes to term limits officially headed to Michigan ballot
The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a challenge to a Legislature-backed ballot initiative that would change requirements for legislative term limits.