federal interference
Coverage of federal interference in the Nexus archive.
- No more ‘hypothetical situations’: States move to fortify elections against Trump
Democratic officials nationwide are preparing for potential federal interference during November’s midterms, citing President Donald Trump's doubts regarding election security. State lawmakers and attorneys general are organizing to legally fight possible intimidation or challenges at polling locations. These efforts focus on anticipating targeted attempts to interfere with results in states crucial to the balance of federal power.
- Many Californians feared federal meddling in elections before Trump's latest baseless attacks, poll finds
A new poll reveals that a significant percentage of California voters expressed concerns about federal interference in elections prior to President Trump's recent unfounded claims of election fraud in the state.
- Newsom signs law to shield California elections from federal interference
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law to shield California elections from federal interference, citing concerns about Trump’s tactics targeting Democratic-led cities and states. The law prohibits federal agents and others from accessing voter rolls or election technology without a court order and restricts law enforcement from disrupting election workers except in public safety emergencies.