by Liz Gullett | Jun 23, 2023 | Liz Gullett
The House passed a four-bill package creating the Michigan Hate Crime Act. The proposal overhauls Michigan’s Ethnic Intimidation Statute from 1998. Key Points: Expands the basis on which hate crimes can be targeted to include sexual orientation, gender identify and...
by Liz Gullett | May 26, 2023 | Liz Gullett
A person can seek a court order to temporarily confiscate the firearms of a person they fear may harm themselves or others under legislation signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Key Points: A police officer, health care professional, or a family member could...
by Liz Gullett | May 26, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Charged with improving the juvenile justice system, the Juvenile Justice Advisory Council held its first meeting this week. Council Tasks: Review department policy and practices. Provide support to prior and current juvenile justice youth, adults, and their families....
by Liz Gullett | May 5, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Michigan drivers would be prohibited from using a mobile device while driving under a bipartisan package passed by the House. Key points: Under the proposal, a driver would be fined by increased amounts beginning with the first violation and have points added to their...
by Liz Gullett | May 5, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, which works to improve legal representation for indigent criminal defendants. Appointments: Among the appointments is Tom Adams, president of Chance for Life Organization (an...
