Michigan Advances Juvenile Defense Bill to Whitmer

Michigan lawmakers have advanced legislation guaranteeing legal representation for juveniles, sending it to Governor Whitmer's desk. The bill represents a significant expansion of government-mandated legal services, requiring the state to ensure every young defendant receives counsel regardless of ability to pay. While proponents frame this as protecting vulnerable youth, conservatives should scrutinize whether this expands the bureaucratic apparatus unnecessarily and how it's funded. Read more about this...