The Justice Department has announced plans to monitor polling sites in California and New Jersey during the upcoming elections, responding to requests from state GOPs and amid concerns about ballot security. The monitoring will take place in several key counties, including those with significant Latino populations, as state officials, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, criticize the move as an intimidation tactic. Newsom accused the Trump administration of ‘rigging the election’ with federal poll monitors, while Republicans argue that federal oversight is necessary to ensure election integrity. This decision comes as Election Day approaches and is provoking strong reactions from both political sides.