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Disputes over the role of federal law enforcement agencies in and around elections, including claims about their presence, authority, or conduct near polling places.
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2 statements on this page. Dates: September 14, 2026 to October 19, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: September 14, 2026 to October 19, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: September 14, 2026 to October 19, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: September 14, 2026 to October 19, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: September 14, 2026 to October 19, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. senator from New York and Senate Democratic leader
Statement summary
Schumer urged the FCC to deny the political-call exemption, arguing that call limits and opt-outs would not undo a deceptive first call.
“The approaching election is a reason to preserve safeguards, not suspend them. The Commission should deny the requested relief and retain prior express consent.”
The letter discusses cloned voices, false endorsements and voting instructions, and the petition's proposed limits. Schumer says his objection applies to every party and advocacy group and calls for fuller review of any broader changes.
Relative to the proposed exemption, Schumer expressly opposes removing prior consent and asks the FCC to deny the request.
Role at the time: U.S. Senate Democratic leader
Statement summary
Schumer says a whistleblower alleges DHS officers were told to lie to access state voter information and calls for the initiative to end.
“Donald: end this illegal initiative now and stop meddling in the elections.”
Schumer describes a whistleblower's allegation that officers were directed to lie to access voter information, condemns the alleged practice, and demands an end to the initiative.
Schumer condemns the alleged direction to misrepresent voter authorization and demands that the initiative stop.
