Florida Department Of State Says No To Federal Election Monitors

The Department of State of Florida rejected the Department of Justice’s proposal to send federal election monitoring monitors into certain counties across the nation. According to Florida law, federal monitors are not permitted. ” ”
“Earlier in the day, the Florida Department of State received copies of the letters you sent to Broward and Miami-Dade Counties,” begins the Florida Department of State’s letter.

The letter continued, “But Department of Justice Monitors can’t be allowed under Florida law.” The letter explains the Florida Statues section, which describes who can enter any polling place or room. It also notifies DOJ personnel that they “are not on this list.” ”

“Evidence of federal intrusion” would require the state to show that federal laws preempt Florida law. ” ”

According to the state, the county is not subject to federal consent decrees that are “election related” nor in violation of rights language, the elderly or the disabled.

This second letter is from the DOJ explaining its intention to monitor voting in certain countries, across two dozen nations. According to the DOJ, the watchers will “protect voters’ rights.”