Does the average person get a fair shake when his or her case comes before the Michigan Supreme Court? Or are the justices so bought-and-paid-for by big corporations that the facts of the case no longer matter?
Livingston Democrats will hear a discussion of those issues during a special forum next month titled "Justice No More: What the Michigan Supreme Court Majority Is Doing to Our Legal System."
The event, scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12, is co-sponsored by the Michigan Justice Caucus and will feature Amos Williams, a former candidate for Michigan attorney general.
Donna Anderson, vice chair of the Livington County Democratic Party, is helping organize the forum. Anderson, a candidate for the Michigan House from the 66th District, said judicial matters are key to our democracy.
"Too often, working people think legal issues are too complicated for them or that they don’t matter, so they tend to ignore them. But anyone can understand the basic principle of fairness that underlies our justice system. And it is precisely that principle of fairness that is being lost in our court system today," she said.
"Fortunately, voters will have a chance to try to correct this problem in November, when Chief Justice Clifford Taylor must stand for re-election."
Anderson said that while she looks forward to working on progressive legislation as a member of the Michigan House, the intent of that legislation can easily be undermined by justices who are willing to decide cases based on political ideology rather than the law and facts before them.
And that can affect all aspects of life in Michigan -- from workers' rights on the job, to the health care they are eligible for, to protection of the environment, and beyond.
The event, which is open to the public, will be held at Livingston County Democratic Party Headquarters, 10321 E. Grand River, Suite 600, Brighton. Admission is a suggested donation of $10, plus an item for the Gleaners Food Bank.
People wishing more information may call (810) 229-4212 or email livcodems@sbcuc.net.
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