Elections in America are run by states and local officials. Ordinary people count the ballots, check the rolls, and certify the results. They should never have to fear the federal government while doing that job. Federal agencies should not be able to threaten election workers with prosecution, seize voters' personal data, or hold funding hostage to force states to change how they run elections. Each of those tactics puts pressure on the people who protect your vote, and each one makes it easier to decide who gets counted before a single ballot is cast. Free and fair elections depend on officials who can do their work without political threats from Washington. Congress has the power to draw that line clearly and permanently. Write into law strong protections for election workers and state voter data against federal intimidation and interference.
