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Jocelyn Benson: I think the absence of any clarity from the Federal Government that this is not appropriate and that it is a crime to…

On the recordMarch 12, 2024
I think the absence of any clarity from the Federal Government that this is not appropriate and that it is a crime to threaten an election official in their line of official duties is--well, I would say passing a law to clearly make it a crime.
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Jocelyn Benson
Michigan

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Benson emphasizes the need for federal clarity on threats to election officials.

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