Republicans Sue Detroit For Allegedly Destroying Ballot Drop Box Footage

The Republican National Committee (RNC) is suing Detroit over claims that the city deleted surveillance footage from a ballot drop box after it was requested for review. The lawsuit, filed on October 15, accuses Detroit of violating Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by failing to preserve the footage as required by law.

The RNC had requested video from a drop box at Wayne County Community College following the August 6 primary. The city initially asked for more time to process the request, but later stated that the footage had been automatically deleted after 30 days. The RNC contends that its request was made 16 days before the footage’s deletion, which should have ensured its preservation.

RNC Chair Michael Whatley expressed frustration with Detroit’s actions, calling the deletion a violation of trust and transparency. The lawsuit argues that Detroit had a legal obligation to retain the footage, citing a 2019 executive order that mandates record retention if a FOIA request is in place.

The lawsuit seeks to prevent further deletion of election-related footage and demands compensation for legal fees. As election integrity remains a top concern for many voters, the case has sparked criticism of how Democrat-run cities handle transparency in the election process.

The RNC hopes the lawsuit will force Detroit to preserve all future election-related records, ensuring greater transparency and accountability in future elections.

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