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How firearms could be confiscated under Michigan's new 'red flag' law

ROYAL OAK, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Monday into law that would allow a judge to order the temporary confiscation of firearms from individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others.

Tribune News Service · May 23, 2023

Michigan House OKs red flag laws allowing confiscation of guns from individuals believed to be risk

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan House voted 56-51 along party lines Thursday to approve a package of bills that would allow individuals to ask a judge to confiscate firearms from a person believed to be a risk to themselves or others.

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023

Legislature's three-month sprint reflects sea change in Michigan policy, politics

LANSING, Mich. — The Democratic majorities in the House and Senate in their first three months of session have ditched a right-to-work law, revived the prevailing wage for state construction projects, scrapped an abortion ban, boosted low-income tax credits and cut taxes on residents receiving pensions.

Tribune News Service · Mar 25, 2023