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DOJ demands 865,000 ballots from Detroit area for investigation
The Department of Justice is seeking a large number of ballots from Wayne County as part of an investigation into election law compliance. State officials have criticized the request as lacking merit. (sources: foxnews, washingtonpost)
ModernAction Briefing
The Department of Justice has requested 865,000 ballots from Wayne County, Michigan, to assess compliance with election laws. State officials have labeled the demand as politically motivated and baseless.
- The DOJ is investigating election law compliance in relation to the 2024 elections.
- The request involves a significant number of ballots from the Detroit area.
- State officials have publicly opposed the DOJ's demand, calling it baseless.
Why it matters
This situation highlights ongoing tensions between federal and state authorities regarding election oversight.
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