The ACLU of Michigan on Wednesday filed a motion to dismiss criminal charges against a candidate in a political free speech.
Prosecutors allege that Michigan State Senate candidate, Anuja Rajendra, violated MCL 168.944, false designation of incumbency.
The charges stem from campaign mailers that officials claim include language that implied Rajendra was the incumbent for the district. The mailers contained phrases like “as your State Senator, I want …” or “as your State Senator, I am steadfast in …” which prosecutors say make a false representation of incumbency.
