US Election Workers Face Death Threats and Lynch Warnings, Government Reports

The US Justice Department has charged over a dozen individuals for threatening election workers in an effort to combat the increasing tide of violent threats against those involved in counting and securing votes. Experts attribute the rise in threats to former President Donald Trump and his allies, who spread baseless claims of election fraud and conspiracy theories about election workers. The Justice Department's Election Threats Task Force has filed 14 cases, resulting in two prison sentences, and aims to deter further threats. However, experts fear that the situation may worsen in the lead-up to the 2024 election and call for increased protection for election workers.