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The Redcoats Are Coming! U.K. Labour Party to Campaign for Kamala (Isn't This Election Interference?)


Amy Curtis — Twitchy:

Russia! Russia! Russia!

Remember that? Remember how the Left screamed and whined and clutched all the pearls about Russia 'interfering' in our 2016 election?

Prepare yourselves for DEAFENING silence as the U.K. Labour Party plans to stick its nose in our election. For Kamala Harris, of course.

Yes, this is illegal; no, the State’s DOJ will do nothing about it.

Foreign Interference in US Elections: Laws

Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last reviewed July 30, 2020

Amid the growing concerns over election interference, understanding the procedural safeguards in place is essential to ensure the integrity of election results.

The U.S. established regulations on election administration to thwart attempts against the U.S. electoral system, ensuring the protection of voting rights. This article offers an insight into the nature of foreign interference and its potential impact on U.S. elections. It highlights the importance of protecting the integrity of election offices.

What Is Foreign Election Interference?

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) defines foreign election interference as harmful actions by foreign governments or agents. The act aims to weaken the interests of the United States and its allies by:

  • Sabotaging the credibility of the electoral system

  • Influencing policy development

  • Creating discord

  • Altering public discourse or

  • Disrupting the markets

Foreign election interference takes many forms, but the goal is almost always the same. It is to influence an institution to move in a more beneficial direction for the influencer. Foreign election interference can be overt or covert, which is part of the reason it is so difficult to prevent. Some examples of foreign election interference include:

  • Overthrowing a particular regime

  • Spreading misinformation on social media

  • Funding a specific political candidate

  • Creating doubt in political institutions or processes

Is Election Interference a Federal Crime in America?

Election interference can constitute a federal crime. The Federal Bureau of Investigation placed it under the Election Crimes and Security category. In general, an election crime is a federal crime if:

  • The ballot contains one or more federal candidates. This indicates the potential impact on the federal election outcome.

  • An election or polling place election official abuses their position.

  • The act involves false voter registration, sabotaging the integrity of the electoral process.

  • The crime intentionally targets minority-protected classes, violating their rights.

  • The action violates federal campaign finance laws.

These criteria emphasize the gravity of how the federal government looks at election interference.

What Is the Difference between Foreign Interference and Domestic Interference?

Foreign and domestic interference are two distinct concepts in politics and international relations.

Foreign interference is the actions of a foreign country against another. The foreign country intends to manipulate or influence the domestic matters of the other country. The foreign country also aims to advance its interests at the expense of the targeted country. One notable example of foreign interference was during the 2016 election. Here, Russian government agents hacked the email accounts of Democratic campaign officials. The emails were then published before the 2016 presidential election in an attempt to affect the election results. Other examples of foreign interference are:

  • Attacks on cybersecurity

  • Disinformation campaigns

  • Covert operations

  • Attempts to sway election results