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MFEI News & Commentary Articles


One Step Closer to "Standing?"
On Wednesday, October 8, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard oral arguments in Bost et al v. Illinois State Board of Elections et al, a case with the potential to increase judges’ willingness to hear the kind of election integrity-related complaints that often have been dismissed for lack of “standing.”
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Oct 135 min read


Achieving Standing . . . The Holy Grail in Election Integrity Legal Battles
On October 8, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections. A key legal concept being litigated is "standing." Many courts never examine election-related cases and evidence because they rule the defendants do not have "standing." Bost v Illinois could . . . finally . . . break through that barrier.
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Sep 303 min read


BREAKING NEWS: Charges Dismissed! Legal Cloud Hanging over 15 Alternate Electors Lifts
A Michigan district court judge has dismissed felony charges against 15 alternate electors.
The two-year legal ordeal ended today for 15 Michigan Republicans charged with eight felony counts primarily centered on forgery.
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Sep 92 min read


Whitmer's Nuclear Option . . . Just Don't Hold the Election
For more than seven months, voters in District 35 have had no representation in the state Senate. Seven citizens from the district filed a lawsuit August 10, demanding the Governor of Michigan perform her constitutional duty and fill the vacancy.
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Aug 183 min read


Unintended Consequence: Hearing Targeting Township Clerk Reveals Weaknesses in Conduct of MI Elections
Cross-examination of Michigan Bureau of Elections (BOE) Director Jonathan Brater and other witnesses continued Monday in a probable cause hearing involving multiple felony charges against a former Adams township clerk.
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Aug 134 min read


BREAKING NEWS: Michigan Fair Elections Institute Sues Genesee County Clerk
Michigan Fair Elections Institute (MFEI) is suing Michigan's Genesee County Clerk for denying a routine Freedom of Information Act request for election data.
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Aug 53 min read


Election Integrity’s Candy Land© Climb to Fair Elections
For election integrity workers, the “peak of the mountain,” the ultimate goal, is safe, secure, transparent elections with no interference.
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Feb 255 min read


Did USAID Affect U.S. Elections? Trump Administration ‘Pauses’ the Agency. Cites Corruption Concerns.
Did USAID press its thumb the scales of our elections? by Patrice Johnson | February 7, 2025 Revised Feb. 8, 2025 Last Saturday,...
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Feb 59 min read


MI GOP Legislators’ Lawsuit UPDATE. Appeals Court will decide if they have standing to sue.
Lawyers representing 11 Michigan legislators are battling to keep alive an election-related lawsuit dismissed in April for lack of standing.
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Dec 16, 20243 min read


Michigan court rules against SOS Benson for guiding clerks to count mismatched mail ballots
The RNC filed two lawsuits against Michigan's Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson, and the judges' gavels came down in favor of the RNC.
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Oct 9, 20248 min read


Mich. Court Issues Win for Election Integrity. Rules Against SOS Benson.
Thursday's Court of Appeals decision indicates naysayers would do well to plant their palms to their sides. The court's unanimous decision..
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Aug 15, 20246 min read


Can We Save Our American Judicial System?
Most of us Americans have taken for granted that the rule of law is a unique commodity. But can we say we understand this precious system?
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Jun 18, 20245 min read


Trump Convicted of 34 Felonies for Committing NY State Misdemeanor
Yesterday, the former commander in chief became the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime. A jury of 12 found Trump guilty
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May 31, 20245 min read


The John Eastman Story: Haunted or Hallowed? – Most Definitely Hunted.
Attorney John Eastman has been disbarred from practicing law in the state of California and in the federal D.C. Circuit Court. Why?
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May 7, 20248 min read


Acceptable Elections: Precise or Rough Estimates?
When it comes to elections, Precision = follow the laws and procedures and the constitution exactly. Rough estimate = failure.
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Apr 30, 20248 min read


Renowned Attorney John Eastman to speak in Michigan
War on Election Integrity: Attorney Dr. John C. Eastman speaks in Michigan.
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Apr 29, 20241 min read


MFE RELEASE: Eleven Michigan Legislators Vow to Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court after Biden-Appointed Judge Dismisses Their Federal Lawsuit.
Eleven Michigan Legislators Vow to Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court after Biden-Appointed Judge Dismisses Their Federal Lawsuit.
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Apr 12, 20245 min read


Michigan Man Sues to See Election Records After His Freedom of Information Requests Were Denied
Michigan man sues SOS to see public election records.
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Mar 27, 20247 min read


Legislators Have Constitutional Rights, Too!
Legislators have constitutional rights.
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Feb 15, 20245 min read


Michigan's Legislature in 2023: Wait, What? Lansing's Priorities
By Janine Iyer | January 29, 2024 While you were busy working to make ends meet and attending to your life’s daily responsibilities,...
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Jan 29, 20245 min read
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