The bill establishes that if the federal government suspends the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus, neither the state of Michigan nor any local government units are permitted to allocate or spend state or local funds in a manner that contravenes section 12 of article I of the Michigan Constitution of 1963. This provision aims to protect the rights of individuals by ensuring that state and local resources are not used to support actions that would infringe upon those rights during such a federal suspension.
The new legal language inserted into the bill emphasizes the state's commitment to uphold constitutional protections, even in the face of federal actions that may undermine them. The bill reinforces the principle that state and local governments must adhere to their constitutional obligations, thereby safeguarding individual liberties against potential overreach by the federal government.