On the recordSeptember 26, 2023
Would a candidate's use of a completely falsified digital image of the opponent saying something that the person had never said, would that be illegal under current election law?
Source
congress.govEditor's note · Context
Merkley inquires about the legality of using falsified images in campaigns.
Share
More from Jeff Merkley
Jul 31, 2026
Abandoning children to meet deportation targets is immoral. This must stop. These children deserve legal representation.
Aug 1, 2026
Once an Administration begins punishing Americans for how they vote, the threat extends far beyond these projects: no state, community, business, or worker can trust that the federal government will apply the law fairly.
Aug 19, 2026
Oregon has the best wood products in the world, and federal support helps keep our state at the forefront of timber innovation while uplifting our rural communities.
Jul 30, 2026
The American people shouldn't be on the hook for the Administration's disastrous planning, and I'm demanding answers.
Other voices in this conversation
