The us district court for the eastern district of michigan has jurisdiction over federal cases criminal and civil in michigans eastern lower peninsula the current detroit courthouse is a classic example of 1934 art deco and art moderne architecture with domed ceilings intricate hand painting marble flooring and historic bronze accents. In the united states district court for the eastern district of michigan people law and politics author david gardner chardavoyne details not only the growth of the court but the stories of its judges and others who have served the court litigants who brought their conflicting interests to the court for resolution and the people of the district who have been affected by the court. The united states district court for the eastern district of michigan in case citations ed mich is the federal district court with jurisdiction over of the eastern half of the lower peninsula of the state of michiganthe court is based in detroit with courthouses also located in ann arbor bay city flint and port huronthe united states court of appeals for the sixth circuit has . The united states district court for the eastern district of michigan chardavoyne david gardner published by wayne state university press chardavoyne david gardner the united states district court for the eastern district of michigan people law and politics 1 ed wayne state university press 2012. 20 ao 040 electronic service of habeas corpus petitions filed in the united states district court for the eastern district of michigan under usc 2254 filed thursday july 30 2020 20 ao 039 extending the excludable time under the speedy trial act 28 usc 3161h7 in criminal matters filed tuesday july 21 2020