"My office will be vigilant in upholding the ability of each citizen to vote freely and fairly - without interference or discrimination. Likewise, election officials and staff must be able to work in safety." U.S. Atty. Martin Estrada emphasizes the importance of safeguarding elections and protecting all involved parties to ensure a safe voting environment.
"Since the 2020 election, voting centers have been forced to ramp up safety measures in response to the harassment of election workers. Much of the problems stemmed from former President Trump's rejection of his loss and his false claims that the election was stolen." This highlights the ongoing impact of political rhetoric on the safety and integrity of elections.
"Unfounded allegations of election tampering prompted large turnouts at 'Stop the Steal' protests across the country, which culminated in Trump supporters storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, to try to block Congress from confirming the election results." This statement illustrates the extreme outcomes of political division and misinformation surrounding the electoral process.
"More than a third of election officials surveyed this year by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law said they have been harassed, threatened, or seen violence related to their work." This statistic reflects the alarming state of safety concerns surrounding election officials in recent times.
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