Newsom Signs Bill Making Ballot Seizure Felony
Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a significant legislative push to make the act of seizing California’s ballots before they are officially certified a felony. This bold move, set to be detailed in an upcoming speech, aims to bolster election security and deter attempts to interfere with the democratic process, particularly in light of investigations into election offices in states that President Trump lost in 2020.
The proposed bill directly addresses concerns about individuals or groups attempting to undermine election integrity by interfering with the ballot collection and certification process. Newsom’s office has indicated that the legislation is a direct response to efforts by federal officials to investigate local election offices, signaling a proactive stance against potential future attempts at election subversion.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood