Justice Department Demands 2024 Ballots from Detroit, Michigan Officials Push Back
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Updated · NBC News · Apr 19
Justice Department Demands 2024 Ballots from Detroit, Michigan Officials Push Back
14 articles · Updated · NBC News · Apr 19
The US Justice Department has demanded Wayne County, Michigan, turn over all ballots from the November 2024 election to investigate alleged voter fraud.
Michigan officials, including Attorney General Dana Nessel, have rejected the request, calling it baseless and an attempt at federal interference in state elections.
The move is part of broader Trump administration efforts to scrutinize battleground state elections, raising concerns over election integrity and state-federal authority.
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