Gay law in michigan

The Michigan Senate yesterday passed a bill banning the "gay panic" and "trans panic" defense in court. While specific data on the frequency of the defense's use in Michigan was not available, the representative highlighted that it is more commonly used in the state compared to others. The bill, House Billnow goes to the Governor for her signature.

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Michigan outlaws the 'gay and trans panic defense' in criminal trials

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