The decision not to invite observers from the OSCE puts the U.S. alongside Russia and Belarus, while the Justice Department prepares to deploy its own poll monitors.
To be clear, the US federal government has not refused international election monitors ever. This policy of allowing international election observers to observe our elections only started in 2002. However, in 2012 Texas and Iowa both threatened international observers with criminal prosecution if they came within 100 feet of polling places.
To be clear, the US federal government has not refused international election monitors ever. This policy of allowing international election observers to observe our elections only started in 2002. However, in 2012 Texas and Iowa both threatened international observers with criminal prosecution if they came within 100 feet of polling places.