The Latest Breaking News from Michigan Supreme Court

Newest Michigan Supreme Court member is a young Black mom. How it's historic

LANSING, Mich. — State Rep. Kyra Harris Bolden, whose great-grandfather was lynched in Tennessee in the 1930s, will become the first Black woman to serve on the Michigan Supreme Court after being appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Tribune News Service · Nov 23, 2022

Ex-Michigan health chief asks court to end Flint water saga

Lawyers for Michigan’s former health director are urging an appeals court to quickly stop an effort to revive criminal charges related to the Flint water crisis of 2014-15

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Second Amendment Challenge to University of Michigan Gun Ban

In today's Wade v Univ. of Michigan, the Michigan Supreme Court sent a challenge to the University of Michigan's gun ban back to the Court of Appeals, for consideration in light of N.Y. State Rifle & Pistol Ass'n v. Bruen. The Court didn't issue an opinion, but Justice David Viviano…

Reason · Nov 10, 2022

Nessel's office to appeal Flint water case dismissals to Michigan Supreme Court

Attorney General Dana Nessel's office plans to appeal the dismissal of criminal charges against seven state officials in relation to the Flint water investigation, arguing a Michigan Supreme Court ruling related to the cases was limited and did not require a complete elimination of charges.

Tribune News Service · Oct 25, 2022

Sixth Circuit Rules Government Cannot Seize $300,000 in Home Equity to Pay $22,000 Tax Debt

Doing so qualifies as a taking requiring "just compensation" under the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment.

Reason · Oct 15, 2022

Parents of Oxford High shooting suspect take case to Michigan Supreme Court

DETROIT — The parents of accused Oxford High shooter Ethan Crumbley continued their pursuit for a halt to their case and a block on some evidence by appealing to the Michigan Supreme Court Monday.

Tribune News Service · Oct 12, 2022

A Michigan judge drops felony charges against 7 people in Flint water scandal

The dismissal for 7 people was significant but not a surprise after the Michigan Supreme Court earlier said a different judge acting as a one-person grand jury had no authority to issue indictments.

WEKU · Oct 5, 2022

Judge tosses charges against 7 state officials in Flint water crisis

DETROIT — Genesee County Circuit Judge Elizabeth Kelly on Tuesday dismissed felony charges against seven state officials charged in relation to the Flint water crisis.

Tribune News Service · Oct 4, 2022

Government Subsidies Encouraged Millions To Move Into Hurricane Ian's Destructive Path

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Reason · Sep 29, 2022

Ex-coach's Nassar-related conviction will not be reinstated

The Michigan Supreme Court won’t reinstate the conviction of a former Michigan State University gymnastics coach who was accused of lying to investigators about campus sports doctor Larry Nassar

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022