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States have numerous safeguards against attempts at certification interference. Read our new state guides outlining the legal guardrails that state and local officials can deploy to protect the election certification process. https://lnkd.in/egcp2uie

NEW: Ian Bassin and Justin Florence explain the tests we must pass in the next 100 days together to save our democracy. https://lnkd.in/efeuqKPg

Presidents of both parties have at times abused a budget mechanism known as apportionment to advance their agendas in defiance of Congress. Today, we’re launching OpenOMB, a new website that makes oversight of apportionments easier for Congress and the public. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eJbN_xrZ

"... The vast majority of election officials across the country and here in Wisconsin have been committed to performing their jobs, doing their jobs, certifying the election results." Edgar Lin from Protect Democracy made an appearance on PBS to discuss the legality of certifying an election. It has never been so crucial to ensure that we consume accurate information about our election processes. ?? Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/eDDsA4K3

Bad actors have more tools to create harmful deepfakes aimed at subverting our elections. So, how do we combat election lies caused by AI while protecting the First Amendment? https://lnkd.in/ewgfFdww

If we all put democracy first for the next 100 days, democracy will survive. Ian Bassin and Justin Florence explain our collective role in this pivotal moment. Read and subscribe for more briefings ?? https://lnkd.in/efeuqKPg

New Guides: we outlined the legal guardrails that state and local officials in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and four other states can deploy to protect the election certification process and will of the voters. Read the guides plus some quick facts here: https://lnkd.in/egcp2uie

Generative AI is already being exploited by bad actors trying to subvert elections. Here’s how new statutory prohibitions plus old tort law can be the combination we need to combat election lies, new for Lawfare. https://lnkd.in/ewgfFdww

Deepfakes and lies about election mechanics — like how to vote — can upend elections. Our team explains how litigators can deploy new and old legal tools to tackle the problem, new for The Lawfare Institute ??

We're hiring! Looking for a Designer to play a key role in ensuring that our publications and other visual products are consistent & compelling. A commitment to our mission and cross-ideological strategy for defending our democracy are essential. Starting at $84,256. Apply here ?? https://lnkd.in/evZYSGUY