Midterms raise new election security questions

The midterms are raising fresh questions about where to draw the line between protecting the vote and intervening in the electoral process. The midterms are raising fresh questions about the federal government’s role in election security, and where to draw the line between protecting the vote and intervening in the electoral process. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, once a leader in election security, has scaled back its work in President Donald Trump’s second term, raising concerns about the government’s ability to identify and respond to foreign interference. The Justice Department announced its “ largest monitoring effort in history ” today, deploying observers across all 50 states, though a federal judge has ruled that monitors cannot be sworn law enforcement officials or make arrests. The Michigan Attorney General’s Office contacted the DOJ after receiving reports that the department’s monitors were speaking with poll workers in Dearborn and Flint, actions outside the scope of their duties. The disputes could continue after polls close, if legal challenges prolong the fight over election results.