Newsom seeks to shield California elections from federal interference before Tuesday primary
California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers his final state budget plan at the Capitol Annex Swing Space in Sacramento, Calif. on Thursday, May 14, 2026. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Wednesday that aims to shield California elections from federal interference, saying he expected President 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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