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Today, a review of a 2022 case where a Grand Rapids police officer shot and killed Patrick Lyoya and what happens next. Then, the story of a water rescue and the journey of finding the stranger that saved him. Plus, the time Michiganders tried taking over Ontario.

A new handbook prepares Michigan legal practitioners for work with Tribes, and aims and to demarginalize Tribal communities in legal education.

Michigan courts saw an uptick in the number of cases filed at nearly all levels last year.That’s among the data listed in a new state report summarizing the judicial branch’s work in 2023.

The Safe Patient Care Act, the lasting impact of slavery-era court decisions, and the feast of fun at Lesbian Social.

The “Just Majority” nationwide campaign bus tour, which made a stop in Detroit on Wednesday, argues that the U.S. Supreme Court has become an undemocratic institution that's out of step with the majority of the American public. They're calling for major changes to the Court.

The courts aim to prevent crime with long-term and holistic treatment plans— that includes frequent health monitoring and peer mentorship.

Judge Greg Mathis is ending his long-running eponymous television show after more than two decades on the air. He talked to Stateside about his time on the small screen, his Detroit background, and how he connects with the people who come to his court.

Michigan’s judicial branch is asking lawmakers to fund a new data transparency project in the state’s next budget.

The Michigan Supreme Court will consider changing its rules on how much evidence information is visible to defendants and the use of restraints on defendants in Michigan courts.

At the Washtenaw County Courthouse, a new project is setting out to transform the space into a positive and healing environment through art, song, dance, and spoken word.