Republicans Sue Detroit Over Alleged Deletion Of Election Footage

The Republican National Committee (RNC) has taken legal action against the City of Detroit, accusing it of deleting surveillance footage from an absentee ballot drop box following a FOIA request. The lawsuit claims that Detroit violated Michigan’s transparency laws by allowing the footage to be erased while Republicans were seeking access to it.

The RNC’s lawsuit stems from a request made on August 20 for footage of a drop box located at Wayne County Community College. Detroit reportedly asked for a 10-day extension to the request, only to later inform the RNC that the video had been automatically deleted after 30 days. The RNC argues that its request came 16 days before the footage was set to be erased, which should have prevented its deletion.

RNC Chair Michael Whatley slammed Detroit’s actions, stating, “This breach of trust is exactly what reduces confidence in our elections.” The lawsuit emphasizes the importance of transparency in the election process, especially with accusations of improper activity surrounding ballot drop boxes.

The lawsuit also cites a 2019 executive order in Detroit requiring the city to retain records when a FOIA request has been made. The RNC argues that the city “arbitrarily and capriciously” destroyed the footage, violating its legal obligations and undermining the fairness of the election process.

As part of the lawsuit, the RNC is requesting an injunction to stop Detroit from deleting any more surveillance footage related to the election and is seeking financial compensation for attorneys’ fees and fines. This case highlights growing concerns about how Democrat-run cities handle transparency and election integrity, with critics warning that voters’ trust is at stake.

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