Trump admin demands Detroit 2024 ballots for voter fraud probe
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The US Justice Department has demanded all ballots and related materials from the November 2024 federal election in Wayne County, Michigan, amid allegations of voter fraud. Michigan officials have pushed back against the demand, calling it an attempt to interfere in elections.
The US Justice Department has demanded all ballots and related materials from the November 2024 federal election in Wayne County, Michigan. The demand is part of an investigation into alleged voter fraud, citing previous convictions and allegations in the county. Michigan officials, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel, have denounced the demand as an attempt to interfere in elections. The Justice Department's letter, signed by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, gave Wayne County Clerk Cathy Garrett 14 days to respond. The investigation is focused on individuals who may have registered to vote or voted in violation of federal election laws. Michigan's elections are considered safe and secure by state officials.
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