The Michigan House declared 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 seek for legislative oversight.
The contempt resolution was adopted in a 128–58 party line vote. It directs House legal counsel to take the proper steps necessary, including litigation, to ensure compliance with the subpoena.
The resolution was introduced by chairman of the House Oversight Committee Rep. Jay DeBoyer, a Republican, who said he put it forward after receiving word from the Michigan department of state that it would not be providing any additional materials….