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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-09 12:41 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 12:41 EST
status: reported
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# DTE and Consumers Energy sue to block Proposal 2

Two federal lawsuits by DTE and Consumers Energy say Proposal 2's utility campaign spending ban violates the First Amendment. It takes effect Dec. 3 unless blocked.

Section: [Elections](/detroit/section/politics.md) · Entities: [DTE](/detroit/wiki/dte.md), [Consumers Energy](/detroit/wiki/consumers-energy.md)

## Coverage

- [Planet Detroit](https://planetdetroit.org/2026/11/dte-consumers-energy-sue-proposal-2/), 2026-11-09 12:41 EST: DTE, Consumers Energy sue to block voter-approved Proposal 2 before it takes effect

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