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Armed protesters congregate at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing on Oct. 17. On Monday, the Michigan State Capitol Commission voted to ban open carry in common areas of the building.

After Violent Mobs In D.C., Michigan Bans Open Carry In State Capitol

Democrats say it doesn't go far enough. Republicans say it goes too far. After armed protests in Lansing and a violent riot in D.C., Michigan's Capitol bans open carry, joining a majority of states.

Michigan House Republicans have taken committee assignments away from state Democratic Rep. Cynthia Johnson after she posted what they called a threatening Facebook video. The move came days after she received lynching threats.

Michigan GOP Sidelines Democrat For Her 'Unacceptable' Response To Lynching Threats

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Days after Rep. Cynthia Johnson was harassed for her criticism of Rudy Giuliani, Michigan Republicans removed her from committee posts for sharing what they called a threatening video on Facebook.

Barber Karl Manke, of Owosso, Mich., gives a free haircut to Parker Shonts on May 20 on the steps of the State Capitol. On Thursday, the Michigan Court of Appeals says Manke must close his barbershop.

Michigan Appeals Court Says Barbershop Must Close Despite Its Protests

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In a reverse decision, the judges say that barber Karl Manke, who refused to close his shop in defiance of Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's shutdown order, must shutter.