Michigan Citizens Fight Back Against "Emergency Managers"

There must be something in the Midwest Republican drinking water because the attacks on the middle class just keep coming. Back in March, the Minnesota State Senate passed a bill which allows for “emergency managers” to take the place of elected officials and also allows these officials broad powers including the ability to release local elected officials and terminate union contracts. In response to this ridiculous new law, a lawsuit was filed last week in the Ingham County Circuit Court by the Sugar Law Center of Detroit on behalf of 28 Michigan residents. The lawsuit seeks to have the bill be overturned on the grounds that it is unconstitutional and with good reason. Bill Goodman, the attorney arguing for the plaintiffs, called the legislation a “power grab” and also said that it essentially imposes a “dictator” on the people.

Goodman is absolutely right! This law is little more than a sad attempt by Governor Rick Snyder to try and grab more power and influence and to also impose his handpicked “emergency managers” on local areas who have already seen fit to elect otherwise. Such legislation stomps on the constitution and the principles upon which this country was founded. To allow it to stand would be a violation of the rights of the people. The Michigan courts must side with people and with democracy.