WATCH: Newsom Threatens Anyone Who ‘Meddles’ in California Elections in Unhinged Video Message on Eve of Midterms

California Governor Gavin Newsom declared that any interference with the state’s ballot counting will result in felony charges, stating that no presidential pardon can prevent California justice. He also highlighted the state’s proactive measures, including new laws and funding for faster ballot processing. Concurrently, the US Supreme Court denied the Trump Administration’s request to segregate 20,000 ballots mailed to non-citizens.

• Governor Gavin Newsom threatened felony charges against anyone interfering with California’s ballot counting.
• Newsom stated that presidential pardons would not protect individuals from California justice.
• California has implemented 13 election protection bills and allocated $40 million to counties for ballot counting.
• An election security task force is monitoring for misinformation and threats at polls.
• 135 lawyers will be on standby to address challenges to California’s elections.
• The DOJ had filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court to segregate ballots of non-citizens.
• The Supreme Court denied the Trump Administration’s request to segregate 20,000 ballots mailed to non-citizens.