Protecting Election Workers and Polling Places from Violence
This act aims to enhance the safety of election workers and voting locations. It introduces penalties for intimidation, violence, or damage to election property, ensuring citizens can participate freely and safely in the electoral process.
Key points
New penalties for intimidating or using force against election workers, poll watchers, and officials.
Penalties for physically damaging or threatening to damage polling places and election infrastructure.
Higher penalties if bodily injury results or dangerous weapons, explosives, or fire are used.
The U.S. Attorney General decides on federal prosecution if the state lacks jurisdiction or requests it.
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