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Newsom signs law to shield California elections from federal interference

Governor says law is a response to ‘legitimate anxiety’ about Trump’s tactics targeting Democratic-led cities and states

Gavin Newsom, California’s governor, signed legislation Wednesday that aims to shield California elections from federal interference, saying he expected Donald Trump’s administration to try to meddle in the midterms this year.

The law, which took effect immediately and came days before next Tuesday’s primary, prohibits any person – including federal agents – from accessing voter rolls or election technology without a court order. Law enforcement officers are restricted from disrupting election workers, except in public safety emergencies.

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May 28, 2026 California Gavin Newsom West Coast

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