Newsom seeks to shield California elections from federal interference
Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law to protect state elections from federal interference before the upcoming primary. The law stops anyone, including federal agents, from accessing voter information or election equipment without a court order and limits law enforcement actions at polling places.Key Facts
- The law took effect immediately, just days before California’s primary election.
- It prevents federal agents and others from accessing voter rolls and election technology without court approval.
- Law enforcement officers are limited from interfering with election workers unless there is a public safety emergency.
- Newsom signed the law because of concerns about possible interference by President Donald Trump’s administration.
- Trump officials say they do not plan to send agents to polling places.
- The law also makes it illegal to knowingly remove voted ballots from election officials.
- Earlier, the FBI seized 2020 election ballots from a county in Georgia, raising worries about federal actions in elections.
- California’s primary uses an open system where the top two candidates, regardless of party, move to the general election.
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