Why are Trump’s lawsuits not being taken seriously? Seems very unfair.
Former President Donald Trump has taken legal action against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, challenging her recent establishment of new voter registration locations across the state. This lawsuit, filed in July, has now been labeled as “speculative” by the Department of Justice, which is raising eyebrows among Republican supporters who value electoral integrity.
The DOJ’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit, issued on September 20, argues that Trump’s claims lack the necessary foundation to proceed. The department noted that the lawsuit did not specify any concrete harm resulting from the nonpartisan voter registration services being offered at federal agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration. The DOJ contended that Trump’s allegations fail to demonstrate any constitutional standing, branding them “meritless as a matter of law.”
Trump’s lawsuit accuses Whitmer of violating state law by designating these voter registration sites and suggests that her actions are aimed at influencing the upcoming 2024 presidential election. This initiative allows citizens to register at various VA facilities in Michigan, which Whitmer argues enhances government accountability and promotes voter participation.
Whitmer, who champions the importance of voting as “the lifeblood of our democracy,” maintains that updating the nearly 30-year-old list of voter registration agencies is necessary. She claims her initiative complies with the National Voter Registration Act, which mandates states to provide registration opportunities at government offices.
Trump’s legal argument centers on the belief that only the state legislature, not the governor, has the authority to designate these voter registration sites. Despite this, a federal judge recently ruled that a progressive veterans’ organization seeking to support Whitmer’s initiative would not add any substantial value to the case, suggesting that the issue may be more about political maneuvering than genuine electoral concern.
As Republicans rally around the importance of electoral integrity, the unfolding legal battle between Trump and Whitmer underscores a significant debate about the regulation and accessibility of voting in Michigan and beyond.
