After the hearing, Rep. Johnson received death threats in several voicemails, with one even calling for her lynching. Be in order, make them pay.”Though Rep. Johnson says she was not inciting violence with her message, Republican Michigan leaders and lawmakers whole heartedly disagreed. Whitmer, Secretary Benson, Rep. Johnson herself, and others. The MLBC is on record condemning all acts of violence, threats, racist rhetoric toward any citizen of this great state. Rep. Johnson released a video this week, where she discussed these spiteful messages and as a result, she’s been stripped of her committee assignments.

LANSING, Mich. – Black lawmakers in Lansing said they’ve been the target of threats. Members of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus are highlighting physical and death threats made toward members of the caucus. READ: Michigan AG launches investigation into threats against canvassers“It’s bigger than just here in Michigan, it’s around the country. “I want my colleagues, the Black Caucus, the Democratic Caucus, Republican Caucus -- I want all of them, to be able to do their work in a safe way, without fearing for their lives,” said Lawrence. READ: Complete Michigan political coverage