Michigan Officials Reject DOJ Demands for 2024 Election Ballots
Michigan officials have firmly rejected the Department of Justice’s demands for every ballot cast in Wayne County during the November 2024 federal election. Last week, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon sent a letter to Wayne County Clerk Cathy Garrett, requesting election materials, including ballots, receipts, and envelopes, citing concerns about potential voter fraud.
The DOJ’s letter referenced a 2020 lawsuit alleging voter fraud in Wayne County and Detroit, which was ultimately dismissed by a local judge. Despite previous convictions for election fraud in the county, state officials maintain that no such irregularities occurred in the 2024 election.
Dhillon set a deadline of 14 days for the clerk’s office to provide the requested documents, prompting a joint response from Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, and Attorney General Dana Nessel, who condemned the Justice Department’s actions.
Whitmer affirmed, “Michigan’s elections are safe and secure, and any attempt to suggest otherwise is an attempt to take away Michiganders’ constitutional right to vote.” Benson echoed this sentiment, stating, “We won’t be intimidated by these tactics. We stand with Wayne County to ensure we protect the integrity of our elections and the privacy of Michigan voters.”
Nessel criticized the DOJ’s demands as an attempt by President Trump to interfere with state elections, sending a letter in response to Dhillon highlighting the alleged false claims about election security in Wayne County.
Michigan officials remain steadfast in their defense of the election process, emphasizing the importance of upholding the integrity of the democratic system and protecting the rights of voters across the state.
