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ACLU Sues ICE To Release Medically Frail Detainees In Calhoun Co. Jail
The ACLU issued another federal lawsuit against ICE this month seeking the release of immigrant detainees at high risk for coronavirus.
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Detroit Reporter Shares Family Losses From Coronavirus, Tweet Goes Viral
The Detroit-based freelance journalist’s tweet has been shared by many reporters, as well as actresses Alyssa Milano and Rosanna Arquette.
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Coronavirus Cuts Life Of ‘Earnest, Engaged’ Detroiter Tom Wilson Short
Thomas A. Wilson Jr., a fixture in Motor City community and politics circles for several decades, died on Wednesday. He was 73.
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Nessel, AGs Ask Congress To Freeze PPE Prices, Similar To WWII Action
With over 37,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, Michigan has faced shortages of life-saving equipment and personal protection equipment.
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Planned Parenthood Offers Telehealth Services For Birth Control, UTIs
With the Planned Parenthood Direct app, Michiganders can access care from clinicians to get birth control or UTI treatment.
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Can More Conservation, Less Wildlife Trade Help Prevent The Next Pandemic?
Environmental advocates say the global crisis has also laid bare the need for more proactive and integrated measures over the long-term.
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In Heated Friday Session, GOP Leaders Create Republican-Heavy Oversight Committee On Whitmer
The unusual Friday session was called Thursday morning by Republican leadership.
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After Right-Wing Protesters Carried Confederate Flags, GOP Senator’s Mask Draws Ire
A Republican state senator wore a protective mask during a rare Friday session that appeared to have a Confederate flag design on it.
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Tlaib Cites Skylar Herbert As $484B Relief Bill Clears House
The House cleared the $484 billion funding bill along bipartisan lines.
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In ‘Historic Legal Decision,’ Court Rules Education Is A Fundamental Right
A federal Court of Appeals panel decided that Detroit Public School Community District students have a right to education.
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GOP Calls Rare Friday Session To Strike Down Whitmer’s Emergency Powers — Which She Can Veto
The Legislature also plans to vote on bills stripping Whitmer of certain powers during emergencies.
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Pandemic Fuels State Feuds Over Gun Rights
Stores selling guns and ammunition remain legally open in 45 states.
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Nessel Urges FDA To Stop Discriminating Against LGBTQs In Blood Donations
The ban on blood donations dates back to the Reagan administration when the AIDS crisis hit.
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Mich. Unemployment Claims Top 1.1M
The state announced Wednesday it has paid out roughly $825 million to more than 800,000 people.
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Enbridge Says It Doesn’t Need State Panel’s Sign Off On Line 5
The tunnel project is the result of a deal reached by Enbridge and term-limited Gov. Rick Snyder.
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Trump Is ‘Playing Games With Our Lives,’ Activists Say On Earth Day
Michigan leaders blasted President Donald Trump on Earth Day, citing his poor environmental record and “bungling” of the coronavirus.
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Whitmer Plans Stay-Home Extension, Trying To Stave Off 2nd Coronavirus Wave
Some level of a stay-home order will be in place for some time, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in a media briefing on Wednesday.
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AG Joins 13 States, NYC In Suing Trump Admin Over Energy Rules
Nessel joined 13 other attorneys general and New York City in a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Nessel Wants Food Stamps Saved For 144K In Michigan During Coronavirus
Nessel said food insecurity has been a concern for millions of people across the country for a long time.
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Anti-Quarantine Protests Pop Up Across The U.S., Resemble Coordinated Anti-Obama Tea Party Efforts
Many Republican leaders, business groups and conservative activists are demanding stay-home orders be lifted.
