Protecting Election Workers and Voters from Intimidation, Especially with Firearms.
This law strengthens protections for election workers and voters by explicitly prohibiting intimidation, threats, or coercion against those administering federal elections. A key provision establishes that visibly carrying a firearm or imitation firearm while interacting with voters or election officials is presumed to be an act of intimidation, unless proven otherwise. This aims to ensure a secure and fair election environment for all participants.
Key points
Establishes a clear federal prohibition against intimidating or threatening election officials and workers involved in vote administration.
Visibly carrying a firearm near voting or election administration activities is legally presumed to be intimidation.
Courts are authorized to impose temporary limits on carrying firearms by individuals found to have engaged in such intimidation.
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