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Utilities Sue to Block Michigan Proposal 2

Consumers Energy and DTE Energy filed a federal lawsuit to block Michigan Proposal 2. The newly approved ballot measure bars monopoly utilities from making political contributions. Utilities argue the ban violates their First Amendment rights.

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Consumers Energy is suing in federal court to block the implementation of Michigan Proposal 2, an initiative that bans certain businesses and their employees from making direct political contributions to elected officials and candidates. The utility said Proposal 2 would compromise First Amendment rights.

CMS ENERGY CORP and DTE ENERGY COMPANY filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday afternoon to block Proposal 2, a newly approved ballot measure barring monopoly utilities and state contractors from making political contributions. The legal challenge follows a statewide vote on Tuesday, November 3, that passed the initiative by a decisive majority. The utilities argue the ban violates First Amendment protections by silencing specific speakers in the United States.