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Newsom Signs Law to Protect California Elections from Federal Interference Ahead of Tuesday Primary

28 May 2026 12:25

Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to protect California elections from federal interference, effective immediately before the Tuesday primary. The law restricts access to voter rolls and election technology without a court order and limits law enforcement disruption of election workers.

- The law prohibits federal agents from accessing voter rolls or election technology without a court order. - Newsom cited concerns about Trump administration tactics, including potential meddling in the midterms.

- The White House denied plans to send immigration agents to polling places and criticized Newsom's actions. - The law also criminalizes removing voted ballots from election officials' custody, following FBI seizures of ballots in Georgia and other states.

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