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DOJ Deploys Federal Monitors to Michigan Polls Amid Partisan Warnings

The DOJ will place federal monitors at polls in Detroit, Hamtramck, Lansing and East Lansing during Michigan’s primary to promote fair elections, a move critics say could be used for partisan aims. In response, 10 Democratic senators asked for assurances that monitors won’t target Democratic jurisdictions or interfere with voting. The DOJ describes monitoring as routine and nonpartisan and plans to expand to 15 jurisdictions nationwide ahead of November amid broader debates over voter data access and Trump’s rhetoric about nationalizing elections.

via Al Jazeera|

#doj-monitors #election-monitoring #michigan

politics28 days ago•2 min saved

DOJ Deploys Election Monitors Across Six States for 2026 Primaries

The Justice Department says it will send election monitors to 15 jurisdictions across six states for the 2026 primary season, framing the move as routine monitoring, while also issuing nationwide letters warning election officials about potential criminal liability for noncitizen voting; monitors will review language access, disability access, and whether polling places operate for required hours, with the program potentially expanding before the general election amid a broader focus on alleged voting irregularities.

via Democracy Docket|

#doj #election-monitoring #politics

politics9 months ago•3 min saved

California to Oversee Justice Department's Election Monitoring Amidst Political Tensions

California will send its own observers to monitor federal election watchers deployed by the Justice Department in response to concerns about election interference and voter suppression, especially amid ongoing redistricting battles and political tensions.

via NBC News|

#california #election-monitoring #justice-department

politics9 months ago•6 min saved

Justice Department to Monitor Election Sites in California and New Jersey

The DOJ plans to send election monitors to California and New Jersey following requests from GOP parties, aiming to ensure transparency and security amid closely watched elections, despite opposition from some Democrats who see it as interference.

via CBS News|

#california #department-of-justice #election-monitoring

politics9 months ago•6 min saved

Justice Department to Monitor California and New Jersey Voting Sites on Election Day

The U.S. Department of Justice will monitor polling sites in five California counties during the November election, focusing on Proposition 50, amid accusations from California officials of federal overreach and potential voter suppression. The move aims to ensure election transparency and legality, but has been criticized as an intimidation tactic, especially since most voters mail in ballots. California officials and politicians have expressed confidence in the state's election security, while some Republicans have raised concerns about irregularities and the political implications of the monitoring.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california #election-monitoring #justice-department

politics9 months ago•2 min saved

Justice Department to Monitor Polling Sites in California and New Jersey

The U.S. Department of Justice announced it will monitor polling sites in six jurisdictions, including California and New Jersey, to ensure election transparency, security, and compliance with federal voting laws ahead of the November 2025 election.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#california #department-of-justice #election-monitoring

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Republican States Challenge Federal Oversight at Polling Places

Republican-led states like Florida, Texas, and Missouri are resisting the Justice Department's plan to send election monitors to polling places, a practice aimed at ensuring compliance with federal voting laws. Missouri and Texas have filed lawsuits to block federal monitors, citing state laws that restrict who can be present at polling sites. The Justice Department, which has monitored elections for decades, argues that its presence is necessary to protect voting rights, including those of people with disabilities. The issue arises amid a tight presidential race and potential legal challenges to vote counts.

via ABC News|

#election-monitoring #federal-lawsuit #justice-department

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Russia's Crackdown: Election Watchdog Chief Arrested, Human Rights Group Shut Down

The head of Russia's last independent election-monitoring campaign group, Grigory Melkonyants, has been arrested and detained, along with 14 of his associates, as part of a major crackdown on democratic bodies by the Kremlin. Melkonyants faces a maximum sentence of six years in prison for allegedly working with "undesirable" international organizations. In addition, the Moscow City Court has liquidated the human rights group Sakharov Center, citing violations of the law. These actions are seen as an attempt to stifle the activities of these organizations and further restrict civil society and free media in Russia.

via POLITICO Europe|

#crackdown #election-monitoring #golos

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Prominent Election Watchdog Leader Charged by Russia

Russian authorities have charged Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of independent election monitoring group Golos, with involvement in an "undesirable" organization, marking the latest crackdown on Kremlin critics and rights activists. Melkonyants faces up to six years in prison. Golos, which has faced increasing pressure over the years, was once a member of the European Network of Election Monitoring Organizations, declared "undesirable" in Russia in 2021. The group's members' homes were raided, and Golos sees the pressure as an attempt to stifle their activities ahead of upcoming regional and presidential elections. The Russian government has intensified its crackdown on independent journalists, activists, and opposition figures, shutting down news outlets, labeling them as "foreign agents," and imposing fines on social media platforms for allegedly false information.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#crackdown #election-monitoring #golos

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Russian Election Watchdog Leader Faces Criminal Investigation

Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into Grigory Melkonyants, a leader of independent election monitoring group Golos, on charges of "organizing activities" of an "undesirable" group, punishable by up to six years in prison. The crackdown on Kremlin critics and rights activists has intensified following the conflict in Ukraine, with Golos facing increased pressure. The group, once a member of the European Network of Election Monitoring Organizations, was raided along with the homes of 14 members. Golos has been designated as a "foreign agent" and liquidated as an NGO in the past, but continues to operate, exposing election violations. The government's actions are seen as an attempt to stifle their activities ahead of upcoming regional and presidential elections. The Russian authorities have also targeted independent journalists, activists, and social media platforms, imposing fines and criminal charges.

via Yahoo News|

#crackdown #election-monitoring #human-rights

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Russian Election Watchdog Chief Faces Charges for Running 'Undesirable' Group

Russian authorities have charged Grigory Melkonyants, the co-chair of independent election monitor Golos, for running an "undesirable" organization. Law enforcement conducted searches at the homes of Melkonyants and 14 of his colleagues in multiple Russian regions. Golos has not been officially recognized as an "undesirable" organization, but it has been labeled a "foreign agent" by Russia's Justice Ministry. The charges come ahead of upcoming elections in Russia and occupied Ukrainian territories, which Golos has predicted to be one of the least competitive in years.

via The Moscow Times|

#election-monitoring #golos #grigory-melkonyants