ISSUE BRIEF – Is the MDHHS Emergency Gatherings and Mask Order Lawful?
MDHHS Director Gordon issued an Emergency Order restricting gatherings and requiring masks. Is it legal?
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.
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
ISSUE BRIEF – Governor Whitmer’s “Stay at Home” Executive Order
Governor Whitmer’s “Stay at Home” Executive Order - What it means for Churches and Religious Organizations
ISSUE BRIEF – LGBTQ Ballot Initiative Threatens Religious Freedom
The new LGBTQ Ballot Initiative Threatens Religious Freedom.
ISSUE BRIEF – Williamston School Board Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity Policies
It is the duty of the school board to affirm and uphold constitutionally-protected freedoms, not pass laws granting special protections for some, while coercing and compelling others to comply with a political agenda.
ISSUE BRIEF – Public School Transgender Policies
The News Release and accompanying legal memo submitted by Equality Michigan (EM) to the Michigan Civil Rights Commission (MCRC) on July 24, 2017 is incorrect and misleading.
ISSUE BRIEF – Response to Equality Michigan’s Request for Interpretative Statement
The News Release and accompanying legal memo submitted by Equality Michigan (EM) to the Michigan Civil Rights Commission (MCRC) on July 24, 2017 is incorrect and misleading.
ISSUE BRIEF – LGBTQ Agenda Ensuring Boys can Invade the Girl’s Locker Room
After the Michigan State Board of Education (SBE) failed to adequately notify either the public or the legislature about its contentious LGBTQ proposal, considerable controversy erupted. No wonder. One SBE provision provides that “[s]tudents should be allowed to use the restroom in accordance with their gender identity.”