MFEI News & Commentary Articles

SOS Benson misrepresents the findings of a report from the state's Office of Auditor General, claiming it shows the voter rolls are accurate. The report, which may not be in compliance with what is legally required, makes no such claim.

SOS Benson told Congress cases of noncitizen voting were rare and easy to prove. Two years and 38 cases later, neither claim is proving true.

The Senate went into recess without passing the SAVE Act. Here's where the options stand and why it matters for Michigan.

President Trump's executive order seeks to stop the USPS from delivering election ballots to non-citizens. Judge decides to not stop the order.

Michigan Fair Elections Institute’s Founder Patrice Johnson is waving a red flag, warning about a new state law governing automatic voter registration coming into effect on June 30. House Bill No. 4983, signed by Governor Whitmer on November 20, 2023, expands automatic voter registration in Michigan, potentially opening the door for even more non-citizen voting.

On September 11, 2024, Secretary of State Jocelyn testified before the U.S. House Administration Committee saying, “There is no evidence noncitizens are voting. If they were it would be easy to prove since voting records are public. In her testimony, Benson made three claims, all of which proved to be false.

HJR-B, amending the state constitution to require proof of citizenship to register and a photo ID to cast a vote, faces stiff opposition.

Federal legislation that would require proof of citizenship to vote has sparked opponents to wage a public relations campaign in Michigan.

Due to EO 14019, government agencies are now—apparently without screening for citizenship—registering persons they encounter to vote.

Three states sue the Biden-Harris DHS for obstructing their states’ attempts to verify the citizenship of “potentially ineligible” voters.