Overview

• Justice Department officials have charged approximately 20 individuals for threatening election workers, with sentences ranging from one to 3.5 years.
• The charges follow widespread threats against officials overseeing the 2020 and 2022 elections, with a significant focus on Arizona.
• A federal task force, established to combat these threats, has seen a mix of sentences, including a notable case where an Ohio man received 2.5 years for threatening Arizona's top election official.
• Officials stress that threats against election workers undermine the democratic process and are not protected speech.
• The DOJ's efforts aim to deter future threats and ensure election workers can perform their duties without fear.