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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continues to come under fire for her stay home order. The Executive Order prohibits Michiganders from fishing in boats, purchasing "non-essential" items in open stores, traveling to the homes of friends and relatives, etc. To say that Michiganders are furious with Whitmer is an understatement. Thus far, a petition to remove the Michigan governor from office has garnered more than 308,000 signatures; you can view the petition and add your name here. In light of Gov. Whitmer's actions and Executive Order, she is facing a lawsuit from Michigan United for Liberty. The nonprofit, grassroots organization announced its suit against Whitmer earlier today via Facebook.

A Closer Look at Michigan United for Liberty's Suit Against Whitmer

On Facebook, the grassroots organization cited the intent of their lawsuit as "to ensure that the executive branch cannot absorb the legislative branch in the future." Case contacts listed in the suit against Whitmer are Matthew E. Gronda and Philip L. Ellison. Documentation of the suit can be viewed here and calls out Whitmer for infringing upon "the rights, privileges, and interests" of all Michigan residents. https://twitter.com/MIunited4lib/status/1252965352784494597 In the 'General Allegations' portion of the lawsuit, Michigan United for Liberty shows that the numbers of COVID-19 cases in Michigan don't warrant Whitmer's Executive Order. For instance, the suit maintains that only 0.3% of Michigan's population is confirmed as coronavirus positive, as of April 16, 2020. A key excerpt of Michigan United for Liberty's lawsuit also reads as follows: "In the days leading up to the date of this complaint, Defendant has publicly stated that infection rates have either peaked or plateaued based on her available evidence. Unclear is what her evidence actually is: Defendant has purported to unilaterally limit to the point of effectively suspending governmental transparency laws." Individuals who wish to donate to Michigan United for Liberty's legal fund can do so here.

Michigan Protests Against Gov. Whitmer

The latest lawsuit against Michigan Gov. Whitmer comes on the heels of protests. Rather than paying attention to the voices of Michiganders, Whitmer chose to criticize the protesters last week. Moreover, the governor even boldly suggested extending her current stay home order past May 1. April 24 is Michigan United for Liberty's Freedom Friday; protests against Whitmer's orders shall take place at a state-wide level. Then, on April 30, Michiganders will gather at the State Capitol to protest Whitmer's stay home mandate yet again.