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Counties Sue Over Election Security Rules | US News
El Paso and Harris counties are suing DHS over new election security grant rules that threaten to slash 20% of federal funding unless they overhaul voting systems—removing QR codes, mandating manual audits, and switching to the federal SAVE system. Counties argue the mandates cost millions, disrupt election operations, and jeopardize $200M in critical security funds needed for law enforcement gear. They also claim DHS lacks congressional authority to tie grants to election procedures, while FEMA defends the changes as necessary for election integrity amid anticipated pushback. This follows a…
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