Texas, Florida, Missouri Restrict Federal Election Monitors

Texas has barred federal election monitors from entering polling places in eight counties, citing state law that does not permit non-state personnel inside voting sites. This decision follows the U.S. Department of Justice's plan to deploy monitors to various states to ensure compliance with federal voting rights laws. Similar moves have been made by Florida and Missouri, where state officials argue that federal presence could undermine election confidence. Despite these bans, the DOJ intends to monitor elections to prevent potential voting rights violations. The Texas Secretary of State assured that the state has robust procedures to ensure fair elections. Meanwhile, the FBI has set up command posts in places like Las Vegas and Tennessee to address election-related threats, such as fraud and cyber-attacks.