Federal officials have taken unprecedented steps to assert federal oversight of state elections, though courts have repeatedly rejected these interventions. Legal experts weigh in on the implications for election security and the risks of potential interference amid ongoing disputes. The conversation explores how these developments could reshape voting processes and public trust in the electoral system. Insights from election law scholars provide critical context on the broader stakes at play.
In recent months, the Trump administration and the Department of Justice have led an extraordinary effort to exert federal control over state-run elections. Nearly all of those efforts, so far, have been blocked or rejected by the courts. To discuss election security and the prospect of potential election interference, Geoff Bennett spoke with Rick Hasen and Juliette Kayyem.
