CLOSE We’ve heard a lot about voter suppression as we approach Election Day. So what is it and how does it manifest itself? The Associated Press explains. (Oct. 5) AP Domestic The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit has ruled in favor of Michigan’s Republican-led legislature, reinstating the state’s ban […]
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Michigan ban on paid voter transportation reinstated by federal court
A federal appeals court reinstated a Michigan state law banning paid transportation to bring voters to the polls this week, siding with the Republican-majority legislature. In an Oct. 21 2-1 ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit overturned a lower court’s decision to suspend enforcement of the […]
Court upholds Michigan law that bars hiring voter transportation
CLOSE We’ve heard a lot about voter suppression as we approach Election Day. So what is it and how does it manifest itself? The Associated Press explains. (Oct. 5) AP Domestic The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit has ruled in favor of Michigan’s Republican-led Legislature, reinstating the state’s ban […]
GM ignition switch settlement with vehicle owners wins U.S. court approval
FILE PHOTO: The GM logo is seen at the General Motors plant in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, January 22, 2019. REUTERS/Roosevelt Cassio NEW YORK (Reuters) – General Motors Co on Thursday won preliminary U.S. court approval of a $120 million settlement with owners who said defective ignition switches caused […]