Michigan lawmakers on Thursday cleared a bill that would bar the “gay panic” or “trans panic” legal defense, which has allowed defendants to argue that the discovery of a victim’s sexual orientation…
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Trump leaves door open to banning medication abortion nationwide
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is planning to release more details in the weeks ahead about how his administration would regulate access to medication abortion, according to comments he made during a lengthy…
Dem lawmakers announce bills banning PFAS in household products
Two Democratic House members on Monday announced they are sponsoring legislation that would eventually eliminate the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in household products like clothes and cleaning products. Known…
Michigan senators hears testimony on bill banning LGBTQ+ panic defense
A Michigan Senate committee took testimony Thursday on a bill that would bar the “gay panic” and “trans panic” defenses from being used in court. The Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public…
Michigan and Ohio GOP legislators discuss ‘endgame’ of banning all trans health care
Several Republican legislators from Michigan and Ohio were recorded in an online forum planning to try to ban trans health care for everyone, regardless of age. The discussion was hosted by state…