Decline to sign: Michigan voting rights groups sound alarm on petition drive 'trap'

Decline to sign: Michigan voting rights groups sound alarm on petition drive 'trap'

With signature gatherers hitting sidewalks across Michigan, groups are sounding the alarm on petitions they say would disenfranchise voters under the guise of election security. MICHIGAN—This summer, Michiganders are being asked to sign petitions that could change the rules for how—and if—they can vote. But before you think about scribbling your name down outside the grocery store or farmers market, voting rights advocates have a warning: It mig…