Democracy Docket flags DOJ's monitor/observer discrepancy
1 Sep 22 4:42 PM · 1d ago · 1 post · 1 source · development 1 of 2
Democracy Docket published an analysis arguing Dhillon's repeated use of "observers" instead of "monitors" may signal the DOJ intends to assert powers beyond its legal authority, since only the attorney general can deploy observers, and only by court order or settlement in three jurisdictions nationwide.
“Federal election monitors from the department are — observers, I should say — are similar to other types of observers you see, so they’re not going to be interfering in any way or running the election”
Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General, DOJ Civil Rights Division · reddit ↗
Harmeet Dhillon Assistant Attorney General, DOJ Civil Rights DivisionTrent McCotter Acting Deputy Attorney GeneralDepartment of Justice (Civil Rights Division) Federal agency running the elections monitoring program
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