Justice Department demands 2024 election records from Michigan's Wayne County, faces state refusal
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Updated · Reuters · Apr 27
Justice Department demands 2024 election records from Michigan's Wayne County, faces state refusal
13 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 27
On April 14, the Justice Department requested a broad set of 2024 election records from Wayne County, Michigan, but state officials refused and announced plans for a court challenge.
This move is part of a wider Trump administration effort to expand federal control over elections, with similar interventions reported in at least eight states and lawsuits against 30 states over voter-roll data.
Election officials nationwide are reassessing federal partnerships, citing increased anxiety, legal preparations, and staff resignations as federal scrutiny intensifies and fears of interference rise ahead of the November elections.
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