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6mo ago

DOJ Faces Pushback as Federal Election Monitors Dispatched to 86 Jurisdictions

The Justice Department's plan to monitor voting rights compliance in 27 states is met with resistance from some Republican-led states, citing state laws that prohibit federal presence inside polling places.

Early voting at the Alafaya Library on East Colonial Drive, on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/ Orlando Sentinel)
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Empty voting booths rest inside Osborn High School's polling place during the presidential primary in Detroit on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.
Election workers in Las Vegas

Overview

  • The DOJ announced it will send election monitors to 86 jurisdictions across 27 states to ensure compliance with federal voting rights laws during the November 5 general election.
  • Republican-led states like Texas and Florida have stated that federal monitors are not permitted inside polling places, citing state laws and concerns over election integrity.
  • The federal monitoring effort includes key swing states such as Arizona, Georgia, and Michigan, with a focus on preventing voter intimidation and ensuring ballot access.
  • The DOJ's monitoring plan has nearly doubled the number of jurisdictions from the 2020 election, reflecting heightened concerns over election security and compliance.
  • Local officials in some jurisdictions have expressed their commitment to free and fair elections, welcoming DOJ oversight to address voter concerns about intimidation and discrimination.