Governor Gretchen Whitmer statement response to Michigan Supreme Court Ruling on her authority to act under assertion of “Emergency Powers” in response to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, via written press release issued today.

“Governor’s Orders Remain In Effect for At Least 21 Days; Thereafter, Many Public Health and Other Rules Will Continue Under Alternative Authorities ….

‘Today’s Supreme Court ruling, handed down by a narrow majority of Republican justices, is deeply disappointing, and I vehemently disagree with the court’s interpretation of the Michigan Constitution ….

‘It is important to note that this ruling does not take effect for at least 21 days, and until then, my emergency declaration and orders retain the force of law. Furthermore, after 21 days, many of the responsive measures I have put in place to control the spread of the virus will continue under alternative sources of authority that were not at issue in today’s ruling ….