DHS to Withhold $2 Billion in Election Security Funding from Non-Cooperative States This Year
The Department of Homeland Security plans to withhold billions in grant funding from states that don't cooperate on adopting new election security measures. States that refuse will have their preparedness funds withheld, amid efforts to bolster election security nationwide.
The Department of Homeland Security plans to withhold billions in preparedness grant funding from states that do not cooperate on implementing new election-security measures, including voter verification protocols. This move is aimed at ensuring the integrity and security of US elections. States that refuse to adopt these measures risk losing significant funding for disaster preparedness and response. The decision marks a significant escalation in the federal government's efforts to enforce election security standards.
