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Michigan Fights DOJ's Ballot Demand

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Michigan Officials Push Back Against DOJs Election Records Request: A Legal Battle Ensues

Michigan officials, including Attorney General Dana Nessel, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, are challenging the Justice Departments demand for ballots and records from the Detroit area ahead of the 2024 election. The DOJ, led by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, seeks access to items like ballot envelopes from Wayne County, a stronghold of Democratic voters. Michigan leaders argue that the request is unfounded and an attempt to undermine election trust.

The DOJs aggressive approach includes suing 29 states and the District of Columbia for access to voter rolls, checking 60 million records, and flagging 350,000 potentially deceased individuals. However, there is no evidence that these names voted. Legal victories for the DOJ have been minimal, with judges in states like Rhode Island, California, and others dismissing similar requests.

The FBIs Director, Kash Patel, recently announced on Fox News that arrests related to alleged 2020 election issues are imminent. As the election integrity push continues, expect more courtroom battles between the DOJ and states like Michigan.

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On April 20, Michigan officials are clapping back at the Justice Department over a demand for ballots and records from the Detroit area ahead of the 2024 election. The DOJ wants stuff like ballot envelopes from Wayne County, that big Democratic spot. But state leaders say it's a baseless move to question election. Trust. The request came in a letter from Assistant Attorney General Harmie Dylan last week, and Michigan's Attorney General Dana Nestle fired back with a promise to fight it in court. This ties into broader Trump administration pushes, even though they're eyeing 2024, while still harboring on 2020 claims of fraud. Democrats like Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joined Nestle in calling the whole thing absurd, vowing to defend voting rights. Meanwhile, SBI Director Cash Patel went on Fox News saying arrests for alleged 2020 issues are coming soon. The DOJ has been aggressive, suing 29 states and the District of Columbia for access to voter rolls.

They've checked 60 million records and flag 350,000 dead people on the lists, though no proof those names voted. Legal wins for the DOJ are slim judges in places like Rhode Island, California, and others have shut down similar requests, including one just last. Friday, expect more courtroom battles as this election integrity push rolls on. That's your update from U.S. News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.

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