Washington, May 11 -- Representative George Latimer issued the following press release:
U.S Congressman George Latimer (D-NY) introduced the Protecting Our Integrity and Nation from Tyranny (POINT) Act, legislation to prevent the President or any agent of the Executive Branch from attempting to influence or prevent the administration of an American election.
The Constitution, federal law, and Supreme Court precedent give states and local governments broad authority to administer elections, subject to laws passed by Congress. For example, federal law establishes clear policies and procedures for setting federal election dates and certifying federal election results. The role of the Executive Branch in this process is merely a supportive o...