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Politics
Beth LeBlanc

Judge in Michigan rejects secretary of state candidate's 'false flag' lawsuit over Detroit voting

DETROIT — A Wayne County judge has denied a request Monday to change Detroit's absentee voting processes ahead of Tuesday's election, ruling that all of the claims advanced in a lawsuit filed by GOP Secretary of State candidate Kristina Karamo were "unsubstantiated and/or misinterpret Michigan election law."

Additionally, the plaintiffs' initial request to have Detroiters vote in person or obtain an absentee ballot in person is a "clear violation" of constitutional rights to vote absentee in person or by mail, Wayne County Circuit Court Chief Judge Timothy Kenny ruled Monday.

Kenny not only denied a request for a preliminary injunction but dismissed the complaint altogether, calling it a "false flag" that sought to "demonize" Detroit election workers.

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