Wayne Allyn Root has proposed that Donald Trump declare a "National Emergency for Elections." He argues that this declaration would empower Trump to manage elections without the possibility of judicial intervention, as courts would not have jurisdiction to overrule such an emergency under existing legal precedents.
1. Legal Basis for Declaration: Root cites the Supreme Court case INS v. Chadha, suggesting that only a two-thirds vote in Congress can challenge a National Emergency declaration. With a significant number of senators supporting the SAVE America Act, Root believes Trump has the necessary backing.
2. Post-Declaration Challenges: After the declaration, enforcing it poses challenges. There would be a need for significant observation and video monitoring of elections. While military involvement might violate laws against military interference in elections, federal observers from agencies like the DOJ could be deployed, pending appropriate legal orders.
3. Federal Monitoring Process: To have federal election monitors, the Attorney General must sue for an order allowing observation in various locations. This monitoring could be effective, especially if conducted discreetly, to deter wrongdoing and increase public trust in the electoral process.
4. Surveillance Strategies: The proposal includes suggestions for placing cameras at vote counting facilities to monitor officials, aiming for evidence collection to prevent election fraud. It emphasizes the importance of legal and covert surveillance measures.
5. Post Office Protocols: Root discusses how the Post Office can prevent election fraud by ensuring ballots are sent only to valid addresses and not forwarded. Measures could include stopping the delivery of ballots to non-residential addresses and requiring letter carriers to retain undeliverable ballots for potential evidence of fraud.
6. Accountability for Postal Workers: The proposal outlines that postal workers could face liability for not following regulations regarding ballot delivery, indicating a need for strict enforcement and possible tracking of their deliveries.
The strategies proposed for a "National Emergency for Elections Declaration" aim to enhance election security and integrity legally and practically. While these measures may not solve all issues related to electoral fraud, they are seen as necessary steps to safeguard the electoral process.
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