It is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the appearance of coordinated misconduct among election officials engaged in this kind of behavior. If election officials are systematically refusing to accept Pratt’s voters’ ballots, the U.S. Attorney should examine whether the facts support a RICO investigation and prosecution.
It’s time to get the adults in the room.
Ballot manipulation by public officials could potentially implicate RICO if it involves a coordinated enterprise, a pattern of qualifying criminal acts, and conduct affecting interstate commerce—a standard that courts have interpreted broadly. U.S. Attorneys, through the Department of Justice, have the authority to investigate and prosecute such federal crimes within their districts.
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