Michigan’s legislative office buildings will be closed on Monday as the Electoral College meets due to “credible threats of violence,” officials announced Sunday night.
The state House and Senate office buildings will remain closed on Monday as officials warn of security risks, and as previously announced the Capitol will be closed to the public for the day.
State Rep. Kevin Hertel (D) tweeted that the closure was occurring “because credible threats have been made as Michigan’s electors to the Electoral College will meet at the Capitol.”
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Amber McCann, a spokeswoman for state Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey (R) told the Detroit Free Press that the Senate would keep its buildings closed “based on recommendations from law enforcement.”
“The decision was not made because of anticipated protests, but based on credible threats of violence,” McCann said.
Gideon D’Assandro, a spokesman for House Speaker Lee Chatfield (R) did not give details about the security risk but told the news outlet, “House and Senate leadership conferred with” Michigan State Police before making the decision “to ensure everyone’s safety.”
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