News Summary David Taylor and Michelle Brannon, leaders of the Kingdom of God Global Church, have been arrested for their involvement in a multistate forced labor and money laundering operation. Investigators allege that church members were exploited, forced to work long hours in call centers without pay, while donations meant
News Summary A federal judge has ruled in favor of Hamtramck’s ban on the display of Pride flags on public property, stating it does not violate constitutional rights. The city’s all-Muslim council justified the decision citing concerns about conflicting beliefs. Although local businesses can still fly Pride flags, the new
News Summary A Michigan judge has dismissed criminal charges against 15 individuals accused of falsely acting as electors for Donald Trump during the 2020 election. The ruling by District Court Judge Kristen D. Simmons identified insufficient evidence of fraudulent intent. The defendants, including members of the Michigan Republican Party, faced
News Summary The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Michigan and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, claiming her refusal to provide complete voter registration data violates federal law. The DOJ emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate voter rolls to combat fraud, while Benson raises concerns over privacy
News Summary The family of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper has filed a $100 million lawsuit against multiple parties following his tragic death in a hyperbaric chamber explosion. The incident occurred at the Oxford Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center during a treatment session. The lawsuit claims negligence and failure to follow safety protocols,
News Summary The Michigan Supreme Court will review a challenge by Tribal Nations and environmental advocates against the MPSC’s approval of Enbridge’s proposed oil tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac. The case centers on claims that the approval ignored state laws and failed to evaluate environmental risks associated with the
News Summary The U.S. Justice Department has intervened in a federal lawsuit regarding Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline in Michigan. The department supports Enbridge’s efforts to prevent Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer from revoking the easement for the aging infrastructure. This legal battle highlights the tension between state and federal jurisdiction over
News Summary The Michigan Supreme Court will examine the state permit for the proposed Enbridge Line 5 oil tunnel, as environmental groups and tribal nations challenge its approval. Critics claim the Michigan Public Service Commission inadequately considered environmental risks. The decision, announced on September 19, marks a significant moment for
News Summary The Michigan Supreme Court is set to hear a major challenge regarding Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project, focusing on state law and environmental protections. This case, led by several Tribal Nations, questions the Michigan Public Service Commission’s approval, emphasizing concerns over environmental impact assessments and adherence to legal
News Summary President Trump’s administration has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court against a federal appeals court decision preventing the removal of Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board. This unprecedented move marks the first attempt by a sitting president to fire a Federal Reserve governor. The legal battle
