Michigan Supreme Court
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Proof of Citizenship Voting Proposal Blocked from Michigan Ballot
A proposal to require proof of citizenship for voting in Michigan will not appear on the November ballot after both the US Supreme Court and Michigan Supreme Court denied emergency appeals from supporters seeking last-minute approval
Michigan Group Appeals to Supreme Court Over Blocked Voter ID Ballot
A proposed Michigan constitutional amendment requiring photo ID for all voters was blocked from the November ballot after a state board deadlocked. The group behind the initiative is now seeking urgent intervention from the Michigan Supreme Court.
Michigan Attorney General Releases Report on Flint Water Case Failure
A new report from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's office defends its approach to the Flint water crisis prosecution, blaming a Supreme Court ruling for the collapse of criminal charges and leaving many Flint residents unsatisfied
Michigan Proof-of-Citizenship Ballot Proposal Blocked After Deadlock
A proposed Michigan constitutional amendment requiring voters to prove U.S. citizenship was blocked from the November ballot after a split decision by the Board of State Canvassers. Organizers plan to appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court.