Michigan Schools Lose Federal Suit Over Mass Casualty Probe Law

Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world Dozens of Michigan school districts lost their federal challenge Thursday to a state law requiring them to waive legal privileges after a mass casualty event in exchange for public safety funds. The law, passed by the legislature in 2025, isn’t exceptionally vague and judges in state court, where the districts also brought a challenge, clarified the meanings of key terms in its rulings, Judge Brandy R. McMillion of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan wrote as she dismissed the lawsuit. “To the extent that there was any confusion before, Plaintiff’s questions have been answered,” McMillion said. . Bloomberg Law provides trusted coverage of current events enhanced with legal analysis. Log in to keep reading or access research tools and resources.

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