Voting Systems Protection Act ensures state oversight of federal seizures of election materials and imposes penalties for violations.
The Voting Systems Protection Act mandates state oversight for any federal seizure of election materials, including voting machines, voter rolls, and ballots. State officials must be notified 48 hours in advance, except in emergencies, and must be allowed to observe the handling of seized materials. Federal officials face criminal and civil penalties for violations, including tampering with or destroying seized materials. The act also restricts federal seizures during a 120-day period before and after federal elections, except in cases of imminent harm.
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