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Guide to Laws Against Intimidation of Voters and Election Workers [1]
['Eliza Sweren-Becker', 'Jasleen Singh']
Date: 2024-09
In the last four years, violent political rhetoric and thinly veiled incitement of intimidation has proliferated. Vigilante groups and individuals — fueled by the false narrative that the 2020 election was stolen — have perpetrated misguided and often antagonistic door-to-door canvassing, aggressive drop box monitoring and poll watching, and baseless mass challenges. We expect such efforts to intimidate voters and election workers to continue this year.
This resource guide identifies the kinds of intimidating conduct that we think are most likely to arise and outlines legal tools to deter, mitigate, and respond to such tactics.
Federal and state laws are clear: intimidation of voters, volunteers assisting voters, and election workers is illegal. And these protections apply throughout the election lifecycle — including registering to vote, assisting voters, casting a ballot, counting ballots, and certifying results.
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Blockading, Following, Menacing, or Shouting at Voters and Volunteers
Intimidation by Poll Watchers
Intimidation by Poll Workers
Intimidation by Door-to-Door Canvassers
Intimidation by Law Enforcement Officers
Intimidation through Online or Telephonic Targeting
Intimidation through Mass Voter Challenges
Guns at Polling Places
Harassing Election Workers Online and In Person
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