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Michigan Attorney General to challenge affirmative action with SCOTUS

Current State — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:50:20 +0000

The Supreme Court is set to rule on the affirmative action case - Fisher v. The University of Texas- this spring. However, before they hand down their ruling, the court will hear another affirmative action case out of Michigan- Schuette v. The Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action. George Washington, the lead attorney for the Coalition, discusses the case.

Young Immigrants File Suit Against SOS

Sarah Hulett — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:34:44 +0000

Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson faces a lawsuit over her refusal to grant drivers licenses to some young immigrants.

Mich. AG Brings Charge In Mortgage Processor Probe

The Associated Press — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:16:32 +0000

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has brought a racketeering charge against the former president of a mortgage document processing company.

Cox Sues Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan Over Medigap Policies

Jake Neher — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:11:31 +0000

Former state Attorney General Mike Cox is challenging Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Medigap policies in court.

ACLU Sues Isabella County Over Jail Conditions

Rick Pluta — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:12:03 +0000

The American Civil Liberties Union says conditions at the Isabella County jail are so inhumane they violate the U.S. Constitution’s protections against cruel and unusual punishment.

Three MI Residents Sue Mass. Firm After Injection

The Associated Press — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:13:03 +0000

Three Michigan residents have filed suit after allegedly developing fungal meningitis following an injection of a tainted steroid produced by a Massachusetts company.

Lawsuit Says No Emergency Managers Until After The Election

Rick Pluta — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:22:03 +0000

A lawsuit claims no state-appointed managers should be running Michigan cities or school districts until after voters determine the fate of the emergency manager law in November.

Mackinac Center Files Legal Action over Unionizing Home Healthcare Workers

Jake Neher — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:26:13 +0000

Michigan would void its contract with thousands of home healthcare workers if a state board agrees with a legal action filed this week by the Mackinac Center.

AG Files Suit Against Lansing Casino

Steve Carmody — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:42:04 +0000

Michigan’s Attorney General has filed a lawsuit to block plans for a casino in Lansing.

Court Orders GOP Majority to Record Votes

Rick Pluta — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:27:30 +0000

A political fight between Republicans and Democrats at the state Capitol has landed in court.