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Victory! Michigan Supreme Court ends home equity theft
In a momentous victory for homeowners and their property rights, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled on July 17 that counties may not steal the savings that people stored away in their homes.
Until last week, Michigan counties could seize property from those who fall behind on their taxes—like Uri Rafaeli, whose tax debt was a mere $8.41—and then sell the property for amounts much larger than the initial debt and pocket all of the proceeds from the sale. This practice was ended by the state’s high court; now PLF’s fight moves to the other 12 states that allow home equity theft.
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Strengthening property rights will improve affordable housing in America’s cities
Our nation is in the midst of a severe and ever-worsening housing crisis. For decades, we have seen far too few homes being built. And homes that are built are often too expensive—particularly in major urban centers, where poor and middle-class families are increasingly priced out of homes and apartments near the best jobs, schools, and other opportunities.
Brian Hodges explains that the solution is clear: We must free property owners and developers to build more homes.
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Personal care providers in California may still offer outdoor services during the new shutdown
California’s newly reopened barbers, stylists, and other personal care providers faced another total shutdown when Governor Gavin Newsom halted indoor personal care services in 30 counties due to rising COVID-19 cases. And the state Board of Barbering and Cosmetology dashed any hopes of providing these services outdoors with threats of criminal penalties or even loss of a license.
Pacific Legal Foundation sprang into action with a letter to Governor Newsom and the board urging them to reconsider. On Monday, the California Department of Public Health ordered that barbers, stylists, and other personal care providers can take their business outdoors, giving them help and hope for survival beyond the pandemic.
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