Court of Claims
Coverage of Court of Claims in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan House candidate alleges anti-trans targeting; rival rejects accusation
Toni Mua, a Michigan House candidate, alleges a legal challenge against her ballot eligibility was motivated by anti-trans bias, while the activist who filed the challenge denies the claim. A court dismissed the challenge, ruling Mua's use of her current name complies with Michigan's common-law name provisions. Arthur Harrington, another candidate, denied being involved in the challenge.
- State prosecutor who led Trump civil fraud case in New York among new judges appointed to Court of Claims
A state prosecutor who led the civil prosecution of Donald Trump in 2023 is among three New York City judges appointed to the state Court of Claims by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Andrew Amer, previously with the Attorney General’s office, and two other judges, Fiordaliza Rodriguez and Danielle Eaddy, were appointed to the court, which handles civil cases against the state. Hochul emphasized the appointees' legal expertise and commitment to impartial justice.
- Minor parties in Michigan are suing to allow fusion voting, calling current law anti-competition
Minor parties in Michigan are challenging the state's ban on fusion voting through two lawsuits filed in mid-May. The Michigan Common Sense Party and Michigan Libertarian Party argue the law, which prevents candidates from appearing under multiple party labels, is anti-competitive. The suits name Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Director of Elections Jonathan Brater as defendants.