Michigan House Holds Secretary of State Benson in Contempt for Defying Subpoena

The contempt resolution directs House legal counsel to take the proper steps necessary, including litigation, to ensure compliance with the subpoena.
Michigan House Holds Secretary of State Benson in Contempt for Defying Subpoena
Secretary of state Jocelyn Benson provides an update on the election from Huntington Place in downtown Detroit on Nov. 5, 2024. Davslens Photography/The Epoch Times
Steven Kovac
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The Michigan House of Representatives declared Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in civil contempt on May 22 for defying a subpoena and refusing to turn over remaining election training materials that lawmakers are seeking for legislative oversight.

The contempt resolution against the Democratic secretary of state was adopted in a 52–47 party-line vote. It directs House legal counsel to take the proper steps necessary, including litigation, to ensure compliance with the subpoena.
Steven Kovac
Steven Kovac
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Steven Kovac reports for The Epoch Times from Michigan. He is a general news reporter who has covered topics related to rising consumer prices to election security issues. He can be reached at [email protected]