Detroit voters sue President Trump over his attempt to block certification of election results
DETROIT – The Michigan Welfare Rights Organization and three Detroit residents filed a lawsuit against President Trump and his campaign Friday, arguing that the campaign is seeking to disenfranchise Black voters in their attempt to block the certification of Michigan votes -- especially those from Wayne County.
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The plaintiffs argue that Trump and his team have been putting pressure on state and local officials to delay the certification of votes in Michigan. The Board of State Canvassers is scheduled to meet on Monday to potentially certify Michigan votes.
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Metro Detroit weather: Cloudy Saturday evening, wintry mix begins tonight
Saturday night will be cloudy with scattered snow showers arriving and developing. Snowflakes will mix with raindrops by dawn. Overnight lows will be near 30 degrees. Roads will be mostly wet because it’s been so warm the past few days, even today. Road surfaces have been way above freezing and remain that way for the start of Sunday.
4 Fast Facts
- Michigan State Sen. Mike Shirkey returned from a White House trip Saturday, but did not answer any questions. Click here to read more.
- Wayne County sheriff Benny Napoleon has been hospitalized with COVID-19. Click here to read more.
- Republican leaders have asked the Michigan Board of State Canvassers to delay the certification of election results. Click here to read more.
- Three teenagers were shot in three separate Detroit shootings Friday. Click here to read more.