Jocelyn Benson: Michigan will fight Trump order limiting mail-in voting

Trump’s new order aims to restrict mail-in voting and create a national voter list. ‘I will take swift action to fight this illegal order in court,’ said Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

By: Bridge Staff

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 1,242

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is promising “swift” legal action to fight President Donald Trump’s new executive order to restrict mail-in voting and create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters.

The order signed Tuesday calls on the Department of Homeland Security, working in conjunction with the Social Security Administration, to make the list of eligible voters in each state. It also seeks to bar the U.S. Postal Service from sending absentee ballots …

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