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- Michigan Courts
Sixth Circuit Says Detroit Judge Is Not Immune From Lawsuit Over Detaining Sleepy Teen
A federal appeals court panel has ruled that Detroit Judge Kenneth King's actions in detaining and publicly shaming a teenage girl who dozed off in his courtroom were not protected by judicial immunity, allowing the civil rights lawsuit to move forward.
August 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Supreme Court Bars City of Troy From Profiting on Building Permit Fees After 15-Year Battle
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled against the City of Troy after 15 years of litigation over building permit fees, ordering the city to pay $575,000 in fees and barring it from profiting on permit collections. The ruling sets a precedent for how Michigan municipalities may calculate and spend building department fees under the state Construction Code Act and Headlee Amendment.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - Michigan Environment
EPA Administrator Zeldin Defends Line 5 Tunnel Safety During Michigan Visit
U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin argued the environmental safety of Enbridge's planned Great Lakes Tunnel Project during a visit to the agency's Stockbridge Terminal, weeks after Gov. Whitmer ordered the state to re-review its Line 5 permit.
October 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source