Michigan House hears testimony on proposed repeal of red flag law

Supporters and opponents clash over due process, public safety and mental health

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan lawmakers heard sharply divided testimony over legislation that would repeal the state’s extreme risk protection order law, commonly called the red flag law, with supporters and opponents disagreeing over whether the law protects public safety or violates constitutional due process

The package of bills would repeal Michigan’s ex…