Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Convenes Election Threats Task Force Meeting - May 13, 2024

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland convened a meeting of the Election Threats Task Force.

Since its inception in June 2021, the task force has led the Department's efforts to address threats of violence against election workers, and to ensure that all election workers — whether elected, appointed, or volunteer — are able to do their jobs free from threats and intimidation. The task force engages with the election community and state and local law enforcement to assess allegations and reports of threats against election workers, and has investigated and prosecuted these matters where appropriate, in partnership with FBI Field Offices and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices throughout the country.