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Michigan voters approved Proposal 2 on Nov. 3, adding a ban on certain political contributions by utilities, their affiliates, executives and family members.DTE, Consumers Energy, affiliated companies, PACs and two individuals sued in federal court Nov. 5, asking to block enforcement of the law.The plaintiffs argue the restriction violates free-speech and equal-protection rights, is overly broad and vague, and could expose them to steep fines; they say existing campaign-finance rules already address corruption concerns.They seek a court order preventing enforcement before the law is expected to take effect around Dec. 3; the court has not ruled on whether
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