Lawmakers in New Mexico are expected to take up a proposal that would make it a crime to intimidate election workers
The bill from state Sen. Katy Duhigg, a Democrat and a former Albuquerque city clerk, would make it a felony to"induce fear" in anyone working for state or local election agencies. Lawmakers in at least three other states -- Washington, Maine and Vermont -- are considering measures that would criminalize threats against election workers or make it easier to prosecute offenders.
"This week, the Justice Department proposed another tool to help protect election workers, telling states that they can use federal law-enforcement grants to"deter, detect and protect against threats of violence against election officials."Election expert David Becker, who helps oversee a network that provides legal assistance to election officials, said the state proposals and Justice Department guidance are positive steps.
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