Judge Stops Lawsuits Against Detroit Bankruptcy

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July 24, 2013

The city of Detroit is pictured on July 17, 2013. (Paul Sancya/AP)

In Detroit today, a federal judge has halted all lawsuits challenging the city's historic bankruptcy.

The ruling, from Judge Steven Rhodes, is considered a defeat for employee unions and retirees. Some were in the courthouse today wearing t-shirts that said "Detroit versus everybody."

They had filed lawsuits to block Detroit's bankruptcy filing, claiming their pensions are protected by the constitution.

See also: What Bankruptcy Means For Detroit Residents, Businesses

Guest

Sarah Cwiek, Detroit reporter for Michigan Radio. She tweets @sarahcwiek.

This segment aired on July 24, 2013.