Coalition member in the SNAP eligibility challenge
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Coalition member that won the SNAP case
Two federal courts struck down Trump administration rules on September 21 that tied social services to immigration status checks under a 1996 welfare law. A Rhode Island judge vacated notices from five agencies that would have forced Head Start, family planning clinics, and shelters to verify clients' immigration status.
Updated Sep 23
Filed suit in January 2026; case dismissed September 2026; appeal decision pending
A federal judge dismissed Michigan's antitrust lawsuit against five major oil companies on September 22, ruling the state could not show the firms' alleged conspiracy to suppress renewable energy caused its residents' higher energy costs. US District Judge Jane Beckering wrote that antitrust law protects almost none of the injuries Michigan cited, and the causal chain from a decades-old alleged conspiracy to today's prices was too long.
Leading state action against Polymarket and Kalshi
A water tower along I-94 in Detroit now carries the dark blue logo of Polymarket, the prediction market platform. The city says the ad has no permit and plans to investigate.
Updated Sep 18
Supports the program as partner
Grand Rapids residents with suspended licenses can now attend one-on-one clinics to clear up misdemeanor traffic offenses and unresolved court matters, part of Michigan's Road to Restoration program. The sessions, run by the Secretary of State's office with nonprofit and corporate partners, walk attendees through their driving records, identify barriers, and complete restoration steps on site.
Updated Sep 15
Warning residents about storm-related scams
A line of severe storms swept through Southeast Michigan on Sept. 3-4, knocking out power to more than 350,000 utility customers and dropping an EF-2 tornado on Detroit's east side. The tornado was the first to touch down inside Detroit city limits in nearly 30 years.
Updated Sep 6
Lead plaintiff seeking pipeline shutdown
Two 20-inch oil pipelines have been pumping crude under the Straits of Mackinac since 1953, and Michigan has spent seven years trying to shut them down. On April 22, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that the company defending the pipelines, Canadian operator Enbridge, gets to fight that battle in federal court, not the state courthouse Michigan picked.
Updated May 31
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