Michigan Secretary of State says voters will "know the truth" about elections

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson pledged on Sunday to ensure her state's voters know the truth about upcoming elections, following a federal judge's latest ruling blocking the Trump administration's attempts to restrict mail-in voting. Benson asserted that her office will employ every available tool to uphold election integrity and protect the right to vote, emphasizing the importance of state officials standing up to the president.

The Democratic nominee for governor, Benson is contesting the November elections against Republican Rep. John James. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani extended her previous order blocking the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new requirements for mail-in ballots, which critics feared would impede voting, particularly among marginalized groups.

The Trump administration intends to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court, arguing that the changes would enhance election security. However, some state officials and voting rights advocates contend that the measures would unconstitutionally determine voter eligibility. Despite Trump's allegations that the changes would bolster election security, Michigan lawmakers found six cases of non-citizens voting in the 2024 general election, with Attorney General Dana Nessel charging six individuals with election law violations.

Benson highlighted that her office is committed to maintaining accurate voter rolls and noted that the system is functioning correctly, as evidenced by the identification and prosecution of ineligible voters.