The Mackinac Center for Public Policy filed a federal lawsuit to block certain disclosure rules within Michigan's recently approved Proposal 2, arguing the measure violates First Amendment rights.
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Michigan's money out of politics measure faces immediate legal challenge
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DTE, Consumers sue to block ‘money out of politics’ proposal approved by voters
Almost immediately after Prop 2 passed in Michigan, a lawsuit challenging its legality was filed in federal court. The 'Money out of Politics' ballot initiative won approval from voters easily, according to preliminary election results and was one of the first pieces of Michigan's ballot to be calle…
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy filed a federal lawsuit to block certain disclosure rules within Michigan's recently approved Proposal 2, arguing the measure violates First Amendment rights.
Michigan’s biggest utility companies are suing to block implementation of Proposal 2, arguing voter-approved restrictions on political giving violate free speech rights.
Proposal 2 passed by a wide margin, banning campaign contributions from big utilities and some government contractors. Lawsuits are already stacking up.
