California Moves to Fortify Elections Against Federal Interference
TL;DR
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of election-security bills to deter federal interference, including extending mail-in voting drop-off hours, making it a felony to seize ballots or election records, and introducing rules to require disclosure of paid political content by social-media influencers, as part of a broader effort to protect voting rights amid national disputes and court actions.
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- Gavin Newsom signs election security bills to thwart federal interference by Trump The Guardian
- Newsom signs bills to shield California elections from Trump interference, increase transparency Yahoo
- Newsom Signs Bills Meant to Prevent Trump’s Interference in Midterms The New York Times
- Newsom signs laws aimed at preventing election interference The Hill
- California enacts new election safeguards against potential Trump interference in midterms Democracy Docket
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