Protecting Voters from Baseless Challenges to Registration Status
New rules aim to protect eligible voters in federal elections from unfair attempts to challenge their registration status. They introduce stricter requirements for those filing such challenges and penalties for making false accusations, enhancing the stability and fairness of election processes.
Key points
Individuals challenging voter status must provide clear evidence and swear an oath under penalty of perjury.
Prohibition of mass challenges to voter status based on automated data matching.
Introduction of fines and imprisonment for knowingly making false challenges.
Aggrieved persons can seek compensatory and punitive damages for violations.
Introduced
Citizen Poll