California AG to Keep Tabs on DOJ Election Monitors

California's Attorney General Rob Bonta announces that his office will monitor federal Department of Justice election observers during the upcoming redistricting vote. The federal observers will be present in five Southern and Central California counties, with Bonta emphasizing that they must not interfere with the voting process. The state is considering who will oversee the federal observers, with concerns raised about potential voter intimidation, particularly among immigrants. Governor Gavin Newsom criticizes the Justice Department's plan, warning of a dangerous precedent for future elections. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.