Politics
U.S.
Justice Department warns election officials over record preservationDOJ’s nationwide election warning raises intimidation concernsElection officials must preserve records as DOJ reinforces the law
On October 29, the Justice Department dispatched notices to election authorities in all 50 states warning of possible criminal penalties for failing to preserve election records. The notices arrived days before the November 3 midterm election and one day after a federal judge rebuked the administration over threats to election workers.On October 29, the Justice Department warned election officials in all 50 states of possible criminal penalties for failing to preserve records, days before the November 3 midterms.On October 29, the Justice Department reminded election officials in all 50 states to preserve election records, warning that willful violations can carry criminal penalties ahead of the November 3 midterms.
