FACTSHEET – Governor Whitmer’s School/Educational EO (2020-142)
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently issued Executive Order (EO) 2020-142 regarding the opening of schools and the education of K-12 children for the 2020-2021 school year.
NEWS – Mask Requirement Notice for Michigan Businesses
The Great Lakes Justice Center has drafted a Mask Notice for Businesses in Michigan.
ISSUE BRIEF – Justice Center Update for Churches on Governor’s New Decrees.
Can we legally open? Do I have to wear a mask when I preach? What about members of the congregation? The Governor recently issued new decrees that impact churches and religious organizations. Here is our analysis.
ISSUE BRIEF – Statutory Limitations to the Governor’s Authority During an Emergency
Although the Governor holds enhanced authority under a state of emergency, this authority is not absolute.
FACTSHEET – Impact of Federal Court Ruling on Petition Drive to Amend Civil Rights Law Using Online E-Signatures
Some individuals are now improperly relying on a Federal Court decision issued today by District Judge Terrence G. Berg to support FEM’s attempt to use e-signatures for its ballot initiative.
FACTSHEET – Michigan Judge Issues Unconstitutional Order Empowering Authorities to Arrest Anyone over COVID-19 Fears
On April 6, 2020, Kent County Chief Circuit Judge Mark Trusock issued a court order authorizing the police to involuntarily detain (arrest) anyone suspected to be a “carrier and health threat” to the community.
FACTSHEET – Petition Drive to Amend Civil Rights Law Cannot Lawfully Obtain Signatures Online
On April 13, 2020, without the approval of the Secretary of State, FEM unilaterally announced it will begin collecting petition signatures electronically on its website.
ISSUE BRIEF – Governor’s New “Stay at Home” Travel Ban Edict
Governor Whitmer’s “Stay at Home” Executive Order - What it means for Churches and Religious Organizations
FACTSHEET – Governor’s EO Unconstitutionally Outlaws Home Education and Usurps the State Board of Education’s Authority Over Public Schools
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently issued Executive Order (EO) 2020-35 regarding education of K-12 school children for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year and it effectively bans Home Education.
COMMENTARY – Nero Fiddles While Rome Burns Your Child’s Academic Future
A Commentary on the Michigan Board of Education not providing credit to students who are doing school from home during the Covid-19 crisis.