Jennifer Granholm, et al.
Petitioners
Thomas L. Casey, Counsel of RecordThe State of Michigan has a policy that allows in-State wine producers to ship their products directly to consumers within the State, but requires out-of-state producers to ship their wine to in-State wholesalers, who then sell to local retailers. A group of Michigan residents filed suit against Michigan’s governor, attorney general, and chair of the State Liquor Control Commission, alleging the Michigan regulations violated the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. On September 28, 2001, a Federal district court granted a summary judgement to Michigan. The residents appealed to the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of…
