Newsom signs laws aimed at preventing election interference
The package adds felony penalties, cybersecurity rules and AI ad limits as Newsom seeks to block outside interference in voting.
- On Saturday, Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 13 new laws creating felony penalties for seizing ballots and restricting police arrests near polling sites to safeguard the midterm electoral process.
- Newsom described the legislation as a "wall" to protect California's democracy, citing President Donald Trump's efforts to restrict mail-in voting and federal monitors at polls as evidence of ongoing interference threats.
- The package makes it a felony to seize ballots or election records, bans arrests within 200 feet of polling sites, and restricts AI-generated political attack ads designed to deceive voters.
- Bill Essayli, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, countered that state laws cannot prevent the Justice Department from conducting lawful investigations into voter fraud.
- With the November midterms approaching, state officials aim to solidify voting protections; experts like Justin Levitt, a law professor at Loyola Marymount University, say these measures provide meaningful safeguards against outside involvement.
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California Expands Election Safeguards Against Ballot Seizures and Federal Interference
Los Angeles, California — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a 13-bill election package Saturday that expands criminal penalties, cybersecurity protections and notification requirements ahead of California’s November elections. Among the most significant provisions, AB 282 makes it a felony to seize ballots, election records or certified voting technology before results are certified, including when a supervisor directs someone else to do so. SB 259 simil…
California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Bills Making it a FELONY to ‘Seize’ Ballots Before Crooked State Officials ‘Certify’ Elections – U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli Responds * The Gateway Pundit * by Cullen Linebarger
California Governor Gavin Newsom has officially decided to go to war with the Trump Administration after signing legislation that would likely enable even more widespread voter fraud.
Newsom Signs 13 Bills to Block Election Interference
California added new protections around its elections on Saturday, with Gov. Gavin Newsom signing a slate of 13 bills he said were liked squarely at blocking interest by President Trump and his allies. The measures move up the opening of ballot drop boxes to 30 days before an election, allow...
Newsom signs laws aimed at preventing election interference
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Saturday signed a legislation package aimed at safeguarding the state’s election process against potential interference in the upcoming midterm elections. The Democratic governor, who has repeatedly warned President Trump’s administration would attempt to meddle in these upcoming elections, signed 13 bills in Los Angeles. “Donald Trump won’t stop until...
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