Michigan’s 2026 Constitutional Convention Question: A Rare Opportunity to Rethink Our Courts
In November 2026, Michigan voters will again face a quiet but consequential ballot question: whether to convene a constitutional convention…
The Dangerous Lie: Why We Ignore Abused Men
This is a difficult dynamic to talk about, and it happens more often than many people realize. In some relationships,…
From Commentary to Casework: How Clutch Justice Became an Applied Scholarship Project
Over the last several years, something incredible has happened. Clutch Justice has changed shape. What began as a space for…
Michigan Attorney Joseph Anthony Paparella Suspended Following Felony Assault Conviction
The Michigan Attorney Discipline Board has issued a 30-day suspension of Joseph Anthony Paparella (P64848) of Grand Rapids, Michigan, following a felony conviction and a…
When “Danger to Society” Becomes a Substitute for Law: How Fear, Immunity, and Risk Aversion Distort Sentencing
American courts are built on a promise of proportionality. Sentencing is supposed to reflect conduct, context, and legally defined limits….
Sentencing Integrity in Michigan Courts | Rita Williams
Sentencing integrity is one of the quiet foundations of a functioning justice system. When sentencing outcomes are predictable, proportional, and…
Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission Sets Trial Dates in Hartig Misconduct Case
The disciplinary case against Kirsten Nielsen Hartig, a judge of Michigan’s 52-4 District Court, has entered a decisive phase. According to…
When Delay Becomes the Decision: Family Court Turnover, Systemic Failure, and the Cost to Children
On paper, Family court is supposed to resolve disputes involving children with urgency, clarity, and evidence. But in practice, some…
Michigan Assistant Prosecutor Michael J. Szappan Reprimanded Following Discovery Failure and Unprofessional Communications
The Michigan Attorney Discipline Board has issued a reprimand to Michael J. Szappan (P68107) of Flushing, Michigan, effective October 7, 2025, following a consent resolution of professional…
The Private Prison Pipeline: How Money Shapes Mass Incarceration Policy
Mass incarceration in the United States is often framed as the result of crime trends, public fear, or political ideology….
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