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nondiscrimination clause in Michigan

7 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2007 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Michigan courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Employment Div., Dept. of Human Resources of Ore. v. Smithred
scotus · 1990 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1993–1995
2 sentences

1995See, e.g., Smith, The rise and fall of religious freedom in constitutional discourse, 140 U Penn L R 149, 231, *636 232, 233 (1991)(referring to Smith, supra, as "the virtual abandonment of the Free Exercise Clause," "reach[ing] a low point in modern constitutional protection under the Free Exercise Clause," "leav[ing] the Free Exercise Clause without independent constitutional content and thus, for practical purposes, largely meaningless"); McConnell, Religious freedom at a crossroads, 59 U Chicago L R 115, 140 (1992) (" Smith converts a constitutionally explicit liberty into a nondiscriminat

1995See, e.g., Smith, The rise and fall of religious freedom in constitutional discourse, 140 U Penn L R 149, 231, 232, 233 (1991)(referring to Smith, supra, as "the virtual abandonment of the Free Exercise Clause,” "reach[ing] a low point in modern constitutional protection under the Free Exercise Clause,” "leav[ing] the Free Exercise Clause without independent constitutional content and thus, for practical purposes, largely meaningless”); McConnell, Religious freedom at a crossroads, 59 U Chicago L R 115, 140 (1992) ("Smith converts a constitutionally explicit liberty into a nondiscrimination re

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McDonald v. City of West Branchgreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996Alexander v Gardner-Denver Co, 415 US 36, 49-50 ; 94 S Ct 1011 ; 39 L Ed 2d 147 (1974); see also McDonald v City of West Branch, Michigan, 466 US 284, 292 ; 104 S Ct 1799 ; 80 L Ed 2d 302 (1984) (same holding with respect to a claim under 42 USC 1983).

1996Alexander v Gardner-Denver Co, 415 US 36, 49-50 ; 94 S Ct 1011 ; 39 L Ed 2d 147 (1974); see also McDonald v City of West Branch, Michigan, 466 US 284, 292 ; 104 S Ct 1799 ; 80 L Ed 2d 302 (1984) (same holding with respect to a claim under 42 USC 1983).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Michigan. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Alexander v. Gardner-Denver Co. green
scotus · 1974
2 sentences

1994In Alexander v Gardner-Denver Co, 415 US 36, 48-49 ; 94 S Ct 1011 ; 39 L Ed 2d 147 (1974), a unanimous Court, speaking through Justice Powell, ruled that a discharged employee could pursue a title VII action in federal court, despite the fact that he had previously submitted his claim to arbitration pursuant to a nondiscrimination clause in a collective-bargaining agreement.

1994In Alexander v Gardner-Denver Co, 415 US 36, 48-49 ; 94 S Ct 1011 ; 39 L Ed 2d 147 (1974), a unanimous Court, speaking through Justice Powell, ruled that a discharged employee could pursue a title VII action in federal court, despite the fact that he had previously submitted his claim to arbitration pursuant to a nondiscrimination clause in a collective-bargaining agreement.

31992–1996
People v. Lechner green
mich · 1943
2 sentences

1995Nevertheless, this Court must follow the interpretation of the Free Exercise Clause in the prevailing opinions of the United States Supreme Court, "even though we may be in accord with the dissenting opinions in those cases.” People v Lechner, 307 Mich 358, 360-361 ; 11 NW2d 918 (1943).

1995Nevertheless, this Court must follow the interpretation of the Free Exercise Clause in the prevailing opinions of the United States Supreme Court, "even though we may be in accord with the dissenting opinions in those cases.” People v Lechner, 307 Mich 358, 360-361 ; 11 NW2d 918 (1943).

21993–1995
Williamson v. Lee Optical of Oklahoma, Inc. green
scotus · 1955
2 sentences

2007Moreover, it is unclear how the imposition of criminal penalties could remedy the harm inflicted on our electoral system by a fraudulently cast ballot. [70] Williamson v. Lee Optical of Oklahoma, Inc., 348 U.S. 483, 489 , 75 S.Ct. 461 , 99 L.Ed. 563 (1955) (emphasis added; internal citations omitted). [71] 385 Mich. 670 , 189 N.W.2d 423 (1971). [72] 387 Mich. 506 , 198 N.W.2d 385 (1972). [73] The term "political rights" is found in the nondiscrimination clause of art. 1, § 2 rather than the Equal Protection Clause.

2007Moreover, it is unclear how the imposition of criminal penalties could remedy the harm inflicted on our electoral system by a fraudulently cast ballot. [70] Williamson v. Lee Optical of Oklahoma, Inc., 348 U.S. 483, 489 , 75 S.Ct. 461 , 99 L.Ed. 563 (1955) (emphasis added; internal citations omitted). [71] 385 Mich. 670 , 189 N.W.2d 423 (1971). [72] 387 Mich. 506 , 198 N.W.2d 385 (1972). [73] The term "political rights" is found in the nondiscrimination clause of art. 1, § 2 rather than the Equal Protection Clause.

12007–2007
Michigan State UAW Community Action Program Council v. Secretary of State green
mich · 1972
2 sentences

2007Moreover, it is unclear how the imposition of criminal penalties could remedy the harm inflicted on our electoral system by a fraudulently cast ballot. [70] Williamson v. Lee Optical of Oklahoma, Inc., 348 U.S. 483, 489 , 75 S.Ct. 461 , 99 L.Ed. 563 (1955) (emphasis added; internal citations omitted). [71] 385 Mich. 670 , 189 N.W.2d 423 (1971). [72] 387 Mich. 506 , 198 N.W.2d 385 (1972). [73] The term "political rights" is found in the nondiscrimination clause of art. 1, § 2 rather than the Equal Protection Clause.

2007Moreover, it is unclear how the imposition of criminal penalties could remedy the harm inflicted on our electoral system by a fraudulently cast ballot. [70] Williamson v. Lee Optical of Oklahoma, Inc., 348 U.S. 483, 489 , 75 S.Ct. 461 , 99 L.Ed. 563 (1955) (emphasis added; internal citations omitted). [71] 385 Mich. 670 , 189 N.W.2d 423 (1971). [72] 387 Mich. 506 , 198 N.W.2d 385 (1972). [73] The term "political rights" is found in the nondiscrimination clause of art. 1, § 2 rather than the Equal Protection Clause.

12007–2007
Wilkins v. Ann Arbor City Clerk green
mich · 1971
2 sentences

2007Moreover, it is unclear how the imposition of criminal penalties could remedy the harm inflicted on our electoral system by a fraudulently cast ballot. [70] Williamson v. Lee Optical of Oklahoma, Inc., 348 U.S. 483, 489 , 75 S.Ct. 461 , 99 L.Ed. 563 (1955) (emphasis added; internal citations omitted). [71] 385 Mich. 670 , 189 N.W.2d 423 (1971). [72] 387 Mich. 506 , 198 N.W.2d 385 (1972). [73] The term "political rights" is found in the nondiscrimination clause of art. 1, § 2 rather than the Equal Protection Clause.

2007Moreover, it is unclear how the imposition of criminal penalties could remedy the harm inflicted on our electoral system by a fraudulently cast ballot. [70] Williamson v. Lee Optical of Oklahoma, Inc., 348 U.S. 483, 489 , 75 S.Ct. 461 , 99 L.Ed. 563 (1955) (emphasis added; internal citations omitted). [71] 385 Mich. 670 , 189 N.W.2d 423 (1971). [72] 387 Mich. 506 , 198 N.W.2d 385 (1972). [73] The term "political rights" is found in the nondiscrimination clause of art. 1, § 2 rather than the Equal Protection Clause.

12007–2007
San Antonio Independent School District v. Rodriguez green
scotus · 1973
1 sentence

2001Professor Norris described the constitution as "a statement of goals and not a detailing of means." Id. at 742, 93 S.Ct. 1278 .

12001–2001

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 37.2202 (5) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 37.2101 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 13 (1992–2021) MI 7 (1992–2007) OH 6 (1997–2018) OR 5 (1979–2001) IL 4 (1980–2007) NY 4 (1975–2005) WA 4 (1991–2026) NJ 3 (1974–2009) NM 3 (2013–2013) MA 2 (1980–1993) WV 2 (1988–1994) MN 2 (1989–2006) MO 2 (1992–2023) TN 2 (1986–1997) MD 2 (1989–1992)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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