Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Changes Her Tone After Pro-Lifer Files Lawsuit

Shortly after police ticketed a man protesting outside an abortion clinic in Detroit, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer clarified that activity protected by the First Amendment is exempt from her stay-at-home order. The protester, Andrew Belanger, filed a federal lawsuit against Whitmer and the Detroit Police Department shortly he was cited by Detroit police officer while “preaching, holding a pro-life sign and practicing social distancing” outside the Scotsdale Women’s Center on March 31. According to The Blaze, at least eight officers came on the scene, threatening Belanger and others with arrest if they did not leave.-- More...