Alex Padilla: “Most important, in its decision, the Fifth Circuit stated that it would ‘not disturb DACA’s policy of forbearance.’”

This lawsuit has no legal basis or evidence behind it and is nothing more than a blatant abuse of power designed to sow distrust in our elections and threaten Americans’ right to vote.

Any DOJ action that could spoil an election would be one of the most serious constitutional violations imaginable.

Still, this incident is a stark reminder of the very real dangers facing those who serve the public and who help administer our elections in the face of increasingly hostile political rhetoric — especially from Donald Trump.

I know how California elections work very, very well. They’re safe, they’re secure. They’re fair, they’re free, and they’re going to stay that way.