Federal Judge Dismisses Right-Wing Voter Purge Lawsuit in Michigan
A federal judge today tossed out a federal lawsuit from a right-wing “election integrity group,” the Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF).
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Michigan Redistricting Commission Adopts New House Map Following Court Order
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) has adopted a new proposed House map after making changes to 15 districts. The map will soon be sent to federal judges for review.
Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission Releases House Map Proposals
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission has released a slate of draft maps for the Michigan House after being ordered to do so by a federal three-judge panel.
U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Halt Redraw of Michigan’s Legislative Maps
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request from Michigan’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission’s seeking to halt a redraw of the state’s legislative maps.
Numerous Voting and Election Changes Take Effect In States Across U.S.
With a new year comes change, and voters in states across the country are dealing with laws both expanding and attacking voting and elections after a multitude of previously enacted bills went into effect on Jan. 1.
Redistricting Decisions Will Reshape Legislative Maps in Wisconsin and Michigan
Michigan and Wisconsin will have new legislative maps in time for the 2024 elections after two separate courts handed down rulings in late December.
Michigan Court of Appeals Allows Trump To Remain on State’s Primary Ballot
Yesterday, the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld two lower court rulings allowing former President Donald Trump to appear on the state’s primary ballot despite his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Michigan Legislature Passes Bill Expanding Automatic Voter Registration to Formerly Incarcerated People
The Michigan Legislature passed a bill last week that would greatly build on the state’s current automatic voter registration system and expand access for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Michigan Legislature Sends Bill Protecting Election Workers to Governor
Amid a wave of attacks on election workers nationwide, the Michigan Legislature took action last week, passing a bill that would create criminal penalties for intimidating or obstructing election workers from doing their jobs.
Michigan Bill Permitting 16- and 17-Year-Olds to Preregister to Vote Awaits Governor’s Signature
Registering to vote could get much easier for young people in Michigan thanks to a bill that cleared the Legislature last night.