Common Cause Michigan is encouraging state lawmakers to reassert their right to control Michigan elections in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order overriding Michigan voting laws.

On Tuesday, President Trump released an executive order that attempts to put the White House in charge of Michigan elections by instituting voter suppression tactics on when ballots can be counted and how to verify eligible voters. The executive order claims to block funding for elections for states who do not comply, despite the potential legality of the order.

The order comes on the heels of an attempt by some Michigan legislators to block the ballot for eligible Michigan voters with House Joint Resolution B.  

“A president does not set election law for Michigan and never will. Trump’s executive action is just another transparent attempt to enact baseless voter suppression here in Michigan. Whether it is the block the ballot resolution Michigan Republicans are advancing or this executive order, voter suppression is unwelcome in Michigan, and we will fight it tooth and nail,” said Quentin Turner, Common Cause Michigan Executive Director.