In a stunning rebuke to partisan lawfare tactics, Michigan Judge Kristin Simmons dismissed all charges against 15 Republican alternate electors from 2020, delivering a resounding victory for constitutional principles and electoral integrity. What makes this decision particularly remarkable? Judge Simmons was appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer herself, proving that even Democrat-appointed jurists can recognize prosecutorial overreach when fundamental American rights hang in the balance.
This landmark ruling represents far more than a legal victory—it’s a decisive blow against the dangerous weaponization of our justice system that has plagued America under progressive leadership. For too long, patriotic Americans have watched as politically motivated prosecutors turned legitimate constitutional processes into criminal conspiracies, transforming senior citizen volunteers into supposed felons for exercising their fundamental rights.
The case exposed the ugly reality of modern Democratic lawfare strategy. Attorney General Dana Nessel’s own recorded statements revealed the nakedly political nature of these prosecutions, admitting that defendants “legit believe” Trump won while simultaneously boasting about her ability to stack jury pools in deep-blue Lansing. Such candid admissions of prosecutorial bias would have been unthinkable in an era when justice was blind, not woke.
Judge Simmons’ decision reinforces a critical constitutional principle that progressives desperately wanted to erase: the historical legitimacy of alternate elector slates. This practice isn’t some modern invention of “election deniers”—it’s a time-honored mechanism used throughout American history to preserve electoral integrity during disputed elections. From the contentious 1876 Hayes-Tilden election to the razor-thin 1960 Kennedy-Nixon contest, alternate electors have served as a constitutional safeguard, ensuring that legitimate questions about electoral outcomes receive proper consideration.
The economic implications of this ruling extend far beyond Michigan’s borders. While Nessel wasted precious taxpayer resources pursuing these frivolous prosecutions, real crimes demanded attention and resources. Michigan families struggling with inflation and economic uncertainty watched their tax dollars fund political persecution instead of genuine public safety initiatives. This misallocation of prosecutorial resources represents the broader failure of progressive governance—prioritizing political vendettas over the practical needs of hardworking Americans.
More importantly, this decision signals a potential turning point in the nationwide campaign of legal intimidation against America First patriots. Across the country, similar cases have sought to criminalize standard political processes, creating a chilling effect on citizen participation in our constitutional republic. Judge Simmons’ courage in dismissing these charges demonstrates that American legal institutions can still function properly when jurists prioritize constitutional law over political pressure.
The ruling also validates the fundamental principle that citizens shouldn’t face criminal prosecution for exercising legitimate political expression. The 15 Michigan electors—mostly senior citizens who volunteered their time for civic duty—represented the best of American democratic participation. Their persecution sent a dangerous message that political involvement carries criminal risk under progressive leadership.
This victory strengthens constitutional protections for electoral participation while exposing the partisan nature of these prosecutions nationwide. It establishes crucial legal precedent that could influence pending alternate elector cases in other battleground states, potentially dismantling the broader lawfare strategy piece by piece.
The decision reflects something deeper about America’s enduring constitutional framework. Despite decades of progressive attempts to politicize our courts and weaponize our justice system, the fundamental strength of American institutions continues to shine through when courageous individuals choose principle over partisanship.
Patriots should view this ruling as both vindication and inspiration. It proves that constitutional principles can prevail even in hostile political environments when Americans stand firm in defense of their rights. As we look toward future elections, this victory reminds us that our constitutional republic remains resilient, capable of self-correction when citizens demand accountability and judges remember their oath to uphold the law.
Constitutional justice has prevailed in Michigan. Now it’s time to ensure it prevails nationwide.
