DHS Secretary Mullin announced an election security initiative while making implicit threats to states regarding compliance with federal election demands. The action represents pressure on state election officials to align with Trump administration priorities.
IF YOU ONLY DO ONE THING
Document threats publicly; states should seek injunctive relief and coordinate legal defense funds for election officials facing federal intimidation.
Why This Score
Federal officer threatening to arrest state election officials is a direct assault on federalism and election administration, with real enforcement mechanism behind it.