The Justice Department is investigating whether it can charge local and state election officials who do not follow the Trump administration’s standards on voting security, according to multiple reports.
The use of computer systems that have not been sufficiently safeguarded is a primary reason DOJ officials are exploring the situation, The New York Times reported.
The Times added that the DOJ remains in the early stages of evaluating the option, which is not based on new evidence, data, or legal authority. As of this point, lawyers have struggled to find a criminal statute to match the administration’s demands.
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