Summary
Old lies about the 2020 election are posing new threats of political violence and voter intimidation in this year's midterms. Mary McCord is Executive Director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection and a former Justice Department prosecutor. She joined Judy Woodruff to discuss how local officials can protect their residents and the vote. For a transcript of this story, click here . You may also choose another story from the newscast by clicking the link below and answering the following questions:
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