LOS ANGELES, CA – This week, a federal judge temporarily allowed the Trump administration’s restrictions on mail-in ballots to take effect. This is not the final word, as the fight to protect the right to vote-by-mail continues, with attorneys general from 24 states – including California – challenging the ruling in court. Trump’s restrictions could still be blocked from moving forward.

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell shared the following statement:

“Trying to add barriers to voting by mail is more of the same from the Trump administration’s attempts to suppress the voices and votes of the people. We have seen this playbook before, and we will not be discouraged or stop fighting to protect the right to vote—in all its forms.

An insidious part of the Trump playbook is to spread confusion and fear to prevent people from voting at all, regardless of whether his plan is ultimately blocked in court. LA County is committed to doing all we can to ensure that does not happen and that our residents have the facts. We will continue to uphold our responsibility to provide an accessible and fair election process.

Access to fair and open elections is inextricably tied to democracy and must be protected. I want to thank California, along with the 23 other states and countless advocacy organizations, that are not backing down and have said enough. This is a dynamic issue that is rapidly changing, so we will continue to follow it closely. I encourage all residents to do the same: stay informed, know the facts, and vote.”

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