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League of Women Voters of Michigan v. Benson
Case Information
Date Filed: May 22, 2020
State: Michigan
Issue: Absentee Ballots
Current Court: Michigan Supreme Court (Case 161671)
Issue:
Whether Michigan's requirement that election officials reject absentee ballots that arrive at the clerk's desk after election day is still valid under the amendment to the state constitution giving every voter the right to submit an absentee ballot—by mail or in person at the voter’s choosing—at any point in the 40 days preceding an election
Status:
Michigan Court of Appeals Opinion filed 7/14/20. Application for Leave to Appeal Denied by Michigan Supreme Court 7/31/20. Motion for Reconsideration of Denial of Application for Leave to Appeal 8/17/2020.
Michigan Court Of Appeals Documents
(5/22/20) (6/5/20) (7/14/20)Michigan Supreme Court Documents
(8/17/20)
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