Trump Campaign Sues Michigan Governor Over Voter Registration
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The Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee have filed a lawsuit against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson over their decision to allow federal Veterans Affairs and Small Business Administration sites to be used for voter registration efforts.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Michigan on Monday, alleges that Whitmer and Benson exceeded their authority when they struck agreements to use the VA and SBA offices as "voter registration agencies," or VRAs.
According to the filing, the authority to make such designations is held solely by the Michigan Legislature. The lawsuit also contends that the "SBA and VA’s continued unlawful operation as VRAs have caused economic, financial, and political injury to the Plaintiffs."
The suit seeks a judgment declaring the move unlawful, as well as a "permanent injunction barring the State Defendants from designating any VRAs without express authorization from the Michigan Legislature."
Michigan is a key battleground state in this year's election, and Trump won the state in 2016 before it flipped to back Joe Biden in 2020. The lawsuit comes as Trump has long sought to sow the seeds of doubt about elections before they occur, and he leveled unfounded accusations at several states in the lead-up to the 2020 election.
The Trump campaign echoed concerns about voter integrity in the suit, stating that the "RNC and its members are concerned that Defendants’ failure to comply with Michigan statutes governing VRA designation undermines the integrity of elections by increasing the opportunity for individuals to register to vote even though they are ineligible to do so, and by sowing confusion regarding whether the agencies purporting to offer assistance in registering voters are doing so in accordance with applicable law."
Whitmer's and Benson's offices did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the lawsuit.
The lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges brought by Trump and his allies in an effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election. In Georgia, the former president and his co-defendants are facing charges in a racketeering case involving an alleged scheme to overturn the results of the state's presidential election. Trump has pleaded not guilty to the charges and has attempted to dismiss the indictment on numerous grounds, including that he is absolutely immune from prosecution and the charges violate the First Amendment.
The case is currently on hold while the Georgia Appeals Court reviews a decision from Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee to allow Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue prosecuting the case against Trump. The appeals court will hear arguments in the case on Dec. 5.
Meanwhile, in Texas, out-of-state linemen who were helping to restore power in Houston after a winter storm have reported being attacked and say they never want to return. The linemen, who were brought in from other states to help with the power restoration efforts, say they were attacked by locals who were angry about the slow pace of the repairs.
The attacks have raised concerns about the safety of out-of-state workers who are brought in to help with disaster recovery efforts. The linemen say they were not provided with adequate security and were left to fend for themselves in dangerous situations.
The attacks have also highlighted the challenges faced by communities in the aftermath of natural disasters, as they struggle to rebuild and recover. The slow pace of the power restoration efforts in Houston has been a source of frustration for many residents, who have been left without electricity for days or even weeks.
The attacks on the linemen are a reminder of the importance of providing adequate support and resources to those who are working to help communities recover from disasters. It is essential that out-of-state workers are provided with the necessary security and resources to ensure their safety and well-being as they work to restore critical infrastructure and services.
In other news, the Georgia Appeals Court will hear arguments on Dec. 5 in a bid by former President Donald Trump and his allies to have Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office removed from the case involving an alleged scheme to overturn the results of Georgia's 2020 presidential election. The appeals court agreed to review a decision from Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee to allow Willis to continue prosecuting the case against Trump.
Trump and his allies sought to disqualify Willis and her office from the case because of a personal relationship she had with Nathan Wade, who was hired as a special prosecutor. However, McAfee denied the request and let Willis and her office continue working on the case as long as Wade withdrew, which he did. Trump and a group of his co-defendants then appealed the decision.
The Georgia Appeals Court agreed to pause proceedings in the case in June while it reviews McAfee's ruling, and the Dec. 5 argument date means the prosecution will remain on hold into the new year. State law requires the appeals court to hand down a ruling by March 14, 2025, as the case was docketed for its August term.
The former president faces 10 charges in Georgia, where he and more than a dozen of his allies were indicted in what prosecutors allege was an unlawful scheme to overturn the state's results in the 2020 election. Trump and all 18 of his initial co-defendants pleaded not guilty, though four went on to accept plea deals.
Proceedings were derailed earlier this year after one of those co-defendants, GOP operative Michael Roman, claimed Willis and Wade had an improper romantic relationship that Willis financially benefited from. Roman claimed the relationship began before Wade was hired in November 2021 to work on the case involving Trump, and he sought to have Willis and her office disqualified and the charges dismissed.
Trump and several others joined Roman's motion claiming the prosecution was invalid and unconstitutional. Willis and Wade admitted they were romantically involved, but said it began after Wade was brought on to the investigation and ended in the summer of 2023. They both also denied that Willis financially benefited from the relationship and said they split the costs associated with trips they took together.
McAfee issued his ruling rejecting the disqualification effort in mid-March but denounced Willis' conduct. The judge said that while he couldn't conclusively determine when the prosecutors' relationship turned romantic, "an odor of mendacity remains." He criticized Willis for a "tremendous lapse in judgment."
Trump has attempted to dismiss the indictment on numerous grounds, including that he is absolutely immune from prosecution and the charges violate the First Amendment. But McAfee in April denied the former president's request to toss out the charges on free speech grounds, which Trump has also appealed.
A recent ruling from the Supreme Court in a different case involving Trump and the 2020 election, brought in federal court, could have an impact on his prosecution in Georgia. That case was brought by special counsel Jack Smith and claims Trump unlawfully attempted to reverse the results of the 2020 election. He pleaded not guilty to four charges.
The court's conservative majority found that former presidents are immune from federal prosecution for official acts taken while in office and it sent the case back to the federal district court to evaluate which actions alleged in the indictment are shielded. It's likely McAfee will conduct a similar review of the indictment in Fulton County to determine which actions are official or unofficial.
In conclusion, the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee have filed a lawsuit against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson over their decision to allow federal Veterans Affairs and Small Business Administration sites to be used for voter registration efforts. The lawsuit alleges that Whitmer and Benson exceeded their authority when they struck agreements to use the VA and SBA offices as "voter registration agencies," or VRAs. The suit seeks a judgment declaring the move unlawful, as well as a "permanent injunction barring the State Defendants from designating any VRAs without express authorization from the Michigan Legislature." The lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges brought by Trump and his allies in an effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election. In other news, the Georgia Appeals Court will hear arguments on Dec. 5 in a bid by former President Donald Trump and his allies to have Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office removed from the case involving an alleged scheme to overturn the results of Georgia's 2020 presidential election. The appeals court agreed to review a decision from Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee to allow Willis to continue prosecuting the case against Trump.
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The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Michigan on Monday, alleges that Whitmer and Benson exceeded their authority when they struck agreements to use the VA and SBA offices as "voter registration agencies," or VRAs.
According to the filing, the authority to make such designations is held solely by the Michigan Legislature. The lawsuit also contends that the "SBA and VA’s continued unlawful operation as VRAs have caused economic, financial, and political injury to the Plaintiffs."
The suit seeks a judgment declaring the move unlawful, as well as a "permanent injunction barring the State Defendants from designating any VRAs without express authorization from the Michigan Legislature."
Michigan is a key battleground state in this year's election, and Trump won the state in 2016 before it flipped to back Joe Biden in 2020. The lawsuit comes as Trump has long sought to sow the seeds of doubt about elections before they occur, and he leveled unfounded accusations at several states in the lead-up to the 2020 election.
The Trump campaign echoed concerns about voter integrity in the suit, stating that the "RNC and its members are concerned that Defendants’ failure to comply with Michigan statutes governing VRA designation undermines the integrity of elections by increasing the opportunity for individuals to register to vote even though they are ineligible to do so, and by sowing confusion regarding whether the agencies purporting to offer assistance in registering voters are doing so in accordance with applicable law."
Whitmer's and Benson's offices did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the lawsuit.
The lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges brought by Trump and his allies in an effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election. In Georgia, the former president and his co-defendants are facing charges in a racketeering case involving an alleged scheme to overturn the results of the state's presidential election. Trump has pleaded not guilty to the charges and has attempted to dismiss the indictment on numerous grounds, including that he is absolutely immune from prosecution and the charges violate the First Amendment.
The case is currently on hold while the Georgia Appeals Court reviews a decision from Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee to allow Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue prosecuting the case against Trump. The appeals court will hear arguments in the case on Dec. 5.
Meanwhile, in Texas, out-of-state linemen who were helping to restore power in Houston after a winter storm have reported being attacked and say they never want to return. The linemen, who were brought in from other states to help with the power restoration efforts, say they were attacked by locals who were angry about the slow pace of the repairs.
The attacks have raised concerns about the safety of out-of-state workers who are brought in to help with disaster recovery efforts. The linemen say they were not provided with adequate security and were left to fend for themselves in dangerous situations.
The attacks have also highlighted the challenges faced by communities in the aftermath of natural disasters, as they struggle to rebuild and recover. The slow pace of the power restoration efforts in Houston has been a source of frustration for many residents, who have been left without electricity for days or even weeks.
The attacks on the linemen are a reminder of the importance of providing adequate support and resources to those who are working to help communities recover from disasters. It is essential that out-of-state workers are provided with the necessary security and resources to ensure their safety and well-being as they work to restore critical infrastructure and services.
In other news, the Georgia Appeals Court will hear arguments on Dec. 5 in a bid by former President Donald Trump and his allies to have Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office removed from the case involving an alleged scheme to overturn the results of Georgia's 2020 presidential election. The appeals court agreed to review a decision from Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee to allow Willis to continue prosecuting the case against Trump.
Trump and his allies sought to disqualify Willis and her office from the case because of a personal relationship she had with Nathan Wade, who was hired as a special prosecutor. However, McAfee denied the request and let Willis and her office continue working on the case as long as Wade withdrew, which he did. Trump and a group of his co-defendants then appealed the decision.
The Georgia Appeals Court agreed to pause proceedings in the case in June while it reviews McAfee's ruling, and the Dec. 5 argument date means the prosecution will remain on hold into the new year. State law requires the appeals court to hand down a ruling by March 14, 2025, as the case was docketed for its August term.
The former president faces 10 charges in Georgia, where he and more than a dozen of his allies were indicted in what prosecutors allege was an unlawful scheme to overturn the state's results in the 2020 election. Trump and all 18 of his initial co-defendants pleaded not guilty, though four went on to accept plea deals.
Proceedings were derailed earlier this year after one of those co-defendants, GOP operative Michael Roman, claimed Willis and Wade had an improper romantic relationship that Willis financially benefited from. Roman claimed the relationship began before Wade was hired in November 2021 to work on the case involving Trump, and he sought to have Willis and her office disqualified and the charges dismissed.
Trump and several others joined Roman's motion claiming the prosecution was invalid and unconstitutional. Willis and Wade admitted they were romantically involved, but said it began after Wade was brought on to the investigation and ended in the summer of 2023. They both also denied that Willis financially benefited from the relationship and said they split the costs associated with trips they took together.
McAfee issued his ruling rejecting the disqualification effort in mid-March but denounced Willis' conduct. The judge said that while he couldn't conclusively determine when the prosecutors' relationship turned romantic, "an odor of mendacity remains." He criticized Willis for a "tremendous lapse in judgment."
Trump has attempted to dismiss the indictment on numerous grounds, including that he is absolutely immune from prosecution and the charges violate the First Amendment. But McAfee in April denied the former president's request to toss out the charges on free speech grounds, which Trump has also appealed.
A recent ruling from the Supreme Court in a different case involving Trump and the 2020 election, brought in federal court, could have an impact on his prosecution in Georgia. That case was brought by special counsel Jack Smith and claims Trump unlawfully attempted to reverse the results of the 2020 election. He pleaded not guilty to four charges.
The court's conservative majority found that former presidents are immune from federal prosecution for official acts taken while in office and it sent the case back to the federal district court to evaluate which actions alleged in the indictment are shielded. It's likely McAfee will conduct a similar review of the indictment in Fulton County to determine which actions are official or unofficial.
In conclusion, the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee have filed a lawsuit against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson over their decision to allow federal Veterans Affairs and Small Business Administration sites to be used for voter registration efforts. The lawsuit alleges that Whitmer and Benson exceeded their authority when they struck agreements to use the VA and SBA offices as "voter registration agencies," or VRAs. The suit seeks a judgment declaring the move unlawful, as well as a "permanent injunction barring the State Defendants from designating any VRAs without express authorization from the Michigan Legislature." The lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges brought by Trump and his allies in an effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election. In other news, the Georgia Appeals Court will hear arguments on Dec. 5 in a bid by former President Donald Trump and his allies to have Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office removed from the case involving an alleged scheme to overturn the results of Georgia's 2020 presidential election. The appeals court agreed to review a decision from Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee to allow Willis to continue prosecuting the case against Trump.
Sources:
rumble.com
nbcnews.com
cbsnews.com
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