I did a search and evidently, THIS is what the media is referencing when it warns Donald against ANY poll watching or ballot examination.
Bringing suit afterwards doesn’t seem to be enjoined. Actions at any polling place or prior to any actual election that *appear* to target racial minorities for anything that might be construed as *intimidation* are covered.
So, contesting election results due to fraudulent practices is allowed (or at least, not specifically prohibited), but gathering the evidence is a minefield dependent upon location, ethnic/racial distribution in the disputed precincts and perception of voters. *Normal* poll-watching is allowed, but RNC is evidently held to higher standards than Ds. Seems very easy to successfully claim disenfranchisement, which is why the Dems claim it constantly, as in the case of Voter ID.
The fraud exposed by Veritas, Anonymous and WikiLeaks so far does not seem to me to be of the old “Jim Crow” sort. The current batch of thugs are not claiming racial harassment, but rather seem to simply be out to deprive any and all Americans who do not vote Democrat of their right to rally, vote via absentee or be assured that all votes are cast by legitimate voters.
The lawyers here can correct my understanding if it’s wrong.
I wonder if consent decrees, by implication, require innocence on the part of the protected class? If one party agrees to refrain from a set of actions, is there any expectation that the other party will also abide by the terms? Today, Trump supporters are the targets of intimidation and everyone is robbed of a vote when non-citizens and people from outside a jurisdiction are purposely brought in to sway results. Does a prohibition against the Republicans give the Democrats carte blanche to commit fraud?
Does a prohibition against the Republicans give the Democrats carte blanche to commit fraud?
On the face of it, no. But the Republicans are known wishes. From their POV, "Why should I take a chance on upsetting my comfortable apple cart?" And that's wrong. If there is a whiff of fraud, it should be vigorously pursued. Not pursuing fraud just gives the Democrats more ammunition for future battles.