Far-Right Sheriffs Group Ramps Up Election Interference Plans for 2024
The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, known for its extremist views, is intensifying efforts to influence U.S. elections through misinformation and intimidation.
- The CSPOA conference in Las Vegas highlighted plans to patrol polling places and challenge federal authority in the 2024 elections.
- Speakers at the event included notorious figures like Michael Flynn and election deniers, pushing debunked theories about voter fraud and immigrant voters.
- The group advocates for sheriffs as the supreme law enforcement authority, rejecting federal oversight and promoting local control.
- Experts warn that the CSPOA's activities could lead to increased voter intimidation and undermine election integrity.
- The movement has gained traction among some local law enforcement officials, despite widespread criticism and debunking of their claims.