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Gov. Gavin Newsom said he and the Legislature are drafting a new bill that would make it a felony to seize ballots before state or local election officials have certified them.

“In California, we have a message for anyone considering helping Trump interfere with our election or our count. If you violate California’s laws, if you interfere with our voters, tamper with our ballots, or meddle in our election, you will be prosecuted. It does not matter who gave the order,” Newsom said in remarks given to reporters. “In this state, our vote is sacred.”

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[-] Telodzrum@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

That’s neat, Supremacy Clause goes brrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[-] kkj@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 weeks ago

Can that override the Constitution's declaration that elections are run by the states?

[-] Telodzrum@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

They’re not related.

[-] Pat_Riot@lemmy.today 2 points 1 month ago
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