The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has threatened states with fines and criminal charges over election-related measures. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
In a statement, DHS officials said that financial and legal actions would be taken against states that fail to comply with certain election security requirements. The specific measures have not yet been disclosed.
This move could escalate tensions between the federal government and states ahead of the elections. According to Reuters, DHS is taking these steps to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.