Podcast 27: Search & Seizure (Part 1)
The MI Constitution has a provision which mirrors the US Constitution’s 4th Amendment. But we give a little extra…sorta!
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Podcast 26: Impairment of Contracts
When may the State of Michigan impair a contract between two private parties?
Podcast 25: Ex Post Facto (Part 2)
We will finish our conversation about Ex Post Facto laws and why substantive, versus procedural, rights are the main factor we review to determine if… Read More »Podcast 25: Ex Post Facto (Part 2)
Podcast 24: Ex Post Facto (Part 1)
We are continuing our coverage of Article 1, Section 10 of the Michigan Constitution. Remember, there are technically three provisions which make up this one… Read More »Podcast 24: Ex Post Facto (Part 1)
Podcast 23: Bills of Attainder
A bill of attainder occurs when the Michigan Legislature criminalizes something you did in the past, when it wasn’t illegal to do it, and does… Read More »Podcast 23: Bills of Attainder
Podcast 22: Involuntary Servitude
Some make a distasteful argument that being required to do something (or not being allowed to do something) was involuntary servitude and should be prohibited… Read More »Podcast 22: Involuntary Servitude
Podcast 21: Quartering Soldiers
This section of the Michigan Constitution prohibits the State of Michigan from forcibly requiring its citizens from housing soldiers.
Episode 20: The EPGA & Gov. Whitmer
We review the Michigan Supreme Court case regarding the Executive Orders issued by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer under the Emergency Powers of the Governor Act… Read More »Episode 20: The EPGA & Gov. Whitmer
Podcast 19: Military Power
The Michigan National Guard will be subordinate to civil authorities during times of peace.
