California Governor Signs Law to Prevent Federal Interference in Elections
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to prevent federal interference in California elections, effective immediately. The law prohibits unauthorized access to voter rolls and election technology by any person, including federal agents, without a court order. It also restricts law enforcement from disrupting election workers except in public safety emergencies. Newsom said the law was
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to prevent federal interference in California elections, effective immediately. The law prohibits any person—including federal agents—from accessing voter rolls or election technology without a court order, according to the Guardian. It also restricts law enforcement officers from disrupting election workers, except in cases of public safety emergencies, according to the Guardian. Newsom said the law was enacted in response to concern about Trump’s actions are directed at Democratic-led jurisdictions. He anticipated Trump’s administration would interfere in the upcoming elections, according to the Guardian. The legislation was reported by Bluesky as signed by Newsom to strengthen protections against election interference and intimidation.
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