(Grand Rapids, Mich.) – The Michigan Supreme Court must dismiss a petition which seeks to disenfranchise 5.5 million Michigan voters, because it is based on “outlandish conspiracy theories and entirely baseless accusations of official misconduct,” an amicus brief filed by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law on behalf of the Michigan State Conference of the NAACP argues. The brief also states that the petition is unreasonably delayed, because it is based on facts that were known to the plaintiff long before the election, such as the decision by the State to expand absentee voting in light of the pandemic. The following is a statement from Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law:
“This is yet another baseless attempt to challenge the results of an election that occurred over 30 days ago. These petitioners are mounting meritless claims and baseless allegations in an attempt to rewrite the election outcome and discount ballots cast by over 5.5 million eligible voters. We urge the court to swiftly dismiss this case.”
Background:
The petition being contested by filed by two voters in Michigan, and their counsel, the Thomas More Society. While the Trump campaign is not directly involved, the petitioners are affiliated with groups supporting the Trump campaign. The petitioners also cite Matthew Braynard in their challenge, who worked for the campaign, is in regular communication with the president and is not qualified as an expert under Michigan law.
Read the brief here.
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