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Sep 9, 2025 Michigan state judge dismissed felony charges against 15 fake electors who falsely certified Trump won the 2020 election Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The dismissal removes accountability for a central element of the 2020 election-overturn scheme, prompting warnings from the state attorney general about future election integrity.
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- Michigan judge dismissed fake elector charges — A Michigan state judge dismissed charges against a group of fake electors who signed certificates that falsely stated Trump won the state in the 2020 presidential election, ruling that there wasn't sufficient evidence to prove their intent to commit fraud. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel called the dismissal "the most dangerous slippery slope for American democracy" and expressed terror about the 2026 elections.
- Michigan judge dismisses charges against 15 Trump fake electors — Judge Kristen Simmons in Michigan dismissed felony charges against 15 of 16 people accused of falsely signing documents claiming Trump won the 2020 election. The judge ruled the state had not provided sufficient evidence of intent to prove fraud, characterizing the defendants' actions as exercising their constitutional right to seek redress. The dismissal represents a significant setback for efforts to hold Trump and allies accountable for attempting to overturn the 2020 election results.
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Week 34 – 2025-09-06–2025-09-12
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Sep 6, 2025 House Republicans voted against a plaque honoring police who defended Congress on Jan. 6 Corroborated Institutions and Governance
Blocking a congressionally commissioned memorial to officers who protected lawmakers signals institutional disregard for accountability tied to the insurrection.
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- House Republicans voted against Jan. 6 police memorial plaque — Republicans on the House Rules Committee voted against an amendment that would require the speaker to hang a commemorative plaque for police officers who protected lawmakers during the Jan. 6 insurrection, even though the plaque was commissioned by Congress more than three years ago.
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Week 34 – 2025-09-06–2025-09-12
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