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Michigan redistricting commission resumes meeting after death threat

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Posted at 3:14 PM, Oct 27, 2021
and last updated 2021-10-27 15:40:39-04

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission suspended its Wednesday meeting because of a death threat received through email.

Members of the commission learned of the threat at 1:06 p.m. Wednesday, according to Communications and Outreach Director Edward Woods III.

Law enforcement has been alerted and is investigating.

The meeting resumed about 3:30 p.m.