Blog tagged as Courts

McCormack Laments: 'I Wish We Had A Legislator On The Court . . .'

12/09/22 11:21 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
McCormack Laments: 'I Wish We Had A Legislator On The Court . . .'
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Bridget McCormack dropped a plug for incoming justice Rep. Kyra Bolden (D-Southfield) during oral arguments on a case challenging whether new evidence that resulted in an acquittal led to a reversal or vacation of the defendant's criminal charges.

Judge Sends 5 To Trial For Assisting In Plot To Kidnap Gov

12/08/22 11:16 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Judge Sends 5 To Trial For Assisting In Plot To Kidnap Gov
(Source: MIRS.news, Published 12/07/22) Five men will head to trial on charges they assisted in the summer 2020 plot to kidnap the Governor.

Catholic Church Challenges Expanded Elliott Larsen

12/07/22 02:32 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Catholic Church Challenges Expanded Elliott Larsen
(Source: MIRS.news, Published 12/06/22) A Catholic Church in St. Johns is challenging the Michigan Supreme Court's ruling that expanded the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act to include sexual orientation and gender identity on the grounds that it discriminates against its religious beliefs.

Should Shackles Be Taken Off Defendants In Court?

11/24/22 01:41 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Should Shackles Be Taken Off Defendants In Court?
Should Shackles Be Taken Off Defendants In Court?

Judge Invalidates State's New Election Challenger Restrictions

10/21/22 01:02 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Judge Invalidates State's New Election Challenger Restrictions
A Court of Claims judge invalidated the Bureau of Elections' five new instructions for election challengers Thursday, 20 days from the November midterms.