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United States Attorneys Available To Receive Election Complaints

Caption: United States v. Audrey Strauss, et al.

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The U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York announced special hotlines to receive complaints of potential federal election law violations ahead of the June 23, 2020, primary, emphasizing deterrence of crimes like voter intimidation and ballot stuffing without alleging specific fraud or issuing charges.

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The U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York issued a public notice on June 22, 2020, establishing dedicated phone lines to receive complaints of possible federal election law violations ahead of the June 23 primary election. The release detailed prohibited acts under federal law, including voter intimidation, ballot stuffing, impersonation, and vote buying, and provided contact numbers for reporting to federal authorities, including the FBI. No specific individuals, allegations, charges, or financial penalties were identified, as this was an informational outreach to promote election integrity and public confidence.

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On June 22, 2020, the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York issued a public notice announcing special telephone hotlines to receive complaints of potential federal election law violations ahead of the June 23, 2020, primary election. The Department of Justice emphasized its role in deterring and prosecuting crimes such as voter intimidation, ballot stuffing, impersonation, vote buying, and altering vote tallies, all of which violate federal statutes designed to protect the integrity of the franchise. Citizens were directed to call (646) 369-4739 or (718) 254-6790 for federal complaints, or the FBI at (212) 384-1000, while state election inquiries were handled through separate county board of elections numbers. Assistant U.S. Attorneys David J. Kennedy, Nicolas Roos, and Erik Paulsen were designated to oversee the handling of such complaints. The notice made clear that no specific allegations or individuals were under investigation at the time, and no charges had been filed. This initiative was part of the Department’s long-standing Election Day Program, aimed at ensuring public confidence by providing accessible reporting channels during voting. The goal was to empower voters and deter misconduct by making federal enforcement resources visible and reachable on Election Day.

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person audrey strauss
person david j. kennedy
agency Department of Justice
agency Federal Bureau of Investigation
person nicolas roos
person press release
person richard p. donoghue
agency u.s. attorney's office, eastern district of new york
agency u.s. attorney's office, southern district of new york

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Audrey Strauss is Acting United States Attorney for Southern District of New York
Richard P. Donoghue is United States Attorney for Eastern District of New York
U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York announced special telephone numbers set up to receive complaints of possible violations of federal election laws relating to primary election in New York City
U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York set up telephone number (646) 369-4739 for Manhattan, Bronx, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, and Westchester counties
U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York set up telephone number (718) 254-6790 for Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau, and Suffolk counties
Federal Bureau of Investigation available to receive complaints at (212) 384-1000
Department of Justice has role in deterring election fraud and discrimination at the polls
David J. Kennedy responsible for overseeing handling of complaints of voting rights abuses and election fraud
Nicolas Roos responsible for overseeing handling of complaints of voting rights abuses and election fraud
Press Release issued on Monday, June 22, 2020

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Press Release United States Attorneys Available To Receive Election Complaints Monday, June 22, 2020 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Audrey Strauss, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Richard P. Donoghue, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, announced today that special telephone numbers have been set up to receive complaints of possible violations of federal election laws relating to tomorrow’s primary election in New York City and other counties in their districts. Their Offices will be available to receive complaints at the following numbers on Tuesday, June 23, 2020: (646) 369-4739 (for Manhattan, Bronx, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, and Westchester counties) and (718) 254-6790 (for Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau, and Suffolk counties) In addition, complaints of possible violations of federal election laws may be made directly to the Federal Bureau of Investigation at (212) 384-1000. The Department of Justice has an important role in deterring election fraud and discrimination at the polls, and combating these violations whenever and wherever they occur. The Department’s long-standing Election Day Program furthers these goals, and also seeks to ensure public confidence in the integrity of the election process by providing local points of contact within the Department for the public to report possible election fraud and voting rights violations while the polls are open on Election Day. Federal law protects against such crimes as intimidating or bribing voters, buying and selling votes, impersonating voters, altering vote tallies, stuffing ballot boxes, and marking ballots for voters against their wishes or without their input. It also contains special protections for the rights of voters, and provides that they can vote free from acts that intimidate or harass them. For example, actions of persons designed to interrupt or intimidate voters at polling places by questioning or challenging them, or by photographing or videotaping them, under the pretext that these are actions to uncover illegal voting, may violate federal voting rights law. Further, federal law protects the right of voters to mark their own ballot or to be assisted by a person of their choice. The franchise is the cornerstone of American democracy. We all must ensure that those who are entitled to the franchise exercise it if they choose, and that those who seek to corrupt it are brought to justice. The United States Attorneys also noted that the following additional telephone numbers are available for citizens to call for routine inquiries, such as where to vote or how late the polls are open, or to register complaints that may concern violations of New York State election laws: IN NEW YORK CITY City Board of Elections Main Office (866) 868-3692 - TTY #: 212-487-5496 IN COUNTIES OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY County Boards of Elections Dutchess (845) 486-2473 Nassau (516) 571- 8683 Orange (845) 360-6500 Orange (Spanish language) (855) 331-2444 Putnam (845) 808-1300 Rockland (845) 638-5172 Suffolk (631) 852-4500 Sullivan (845) 807-0400 Westchester (914) 995-5700 Assistant United States Attorneys David J. Kennedy and Nicolas Roos are responsible for overseeing the handling of complaints of voting rights abuses and election fraud for the Southern District of New York. Assistant United States Attorney Erik Paulsen is responsible for overseeing the handling of complaints of voting rights abuses and election fraud for the Eastern District of New York. Contact Jim Margolin, Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated June 22, 2020 Topic Civil Rights Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 20-130

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Press Release United States Attorneys Available To Receive Election Complaints Monday, June 22, 2020 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Audrey Strauss, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Richard P. Donoghue, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, announced today that special telephone numbers have been set up to receive complaints of possible violations of federal election laws relating to tomorrow’s primary election in New York City and other counties in their districts. Their Offices will be available to receive complaints at the following numbers on Tuesday, June 23, 2020: (646) 369-4739 (for Manhattan, Bronx, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, and Westchester counties) and (718) 254-6790 (for Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau, and Suffolk counties) In addition, complaints of possible violations of federal election laws may be made directly to the Federal Bureau of Investigation at (212) 384-1000. The Department of Justice has an important role in deterring election fraud and discrimination at the polls, and combating these violations whenever and wherever they occur. The Department’s long-standing Election Day Program furthers these goals, and also seeks to ensure public confidence in the integrity of the election process by providing local points of contact within the Department for the public to report possible election fraud and voting rights violations while the polls are open on Election Day. Federal law protects against such crimes as intimidating or bribing voters, buying and selling votes, impersonating voters, altering vote tallies, stuffing ballot boxes, and marking ballots for voters against their wishes or without their input. It also contains special protections for the rights of voters, and provides that they can vote free from acts that intimidate or harass them. For example, actions of persons designed to interrupt or intimidate voters at polling places by questioning or challenging them, or by photographing or videotaping them, under the pretext that these are actions to uncover illegal voting, may violate federal voting rights law. Further, federal law protects the right of voters to mark their own ballot or to be assisted by a person of their choice. The franchise is the cornerstone of American democracy. We all must ensure that those who are entitled to the franchise exercise it if they choose, and that those who seek to corrupt it are brought to justice. The United States Attorneys also noted that the following additional telephone numbers are available for citizens to call for routine inquiries, such as where to vote or how late the polls are open, or to register complaints that may concern violations of New York State election laws: IN NEW YORK CITY City Board of Elections Main Office (866) 868-3692 - TTY #: 212-487-5496 IN COUNTIES OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY County Boards of Elections Dutchess (845) 486-2473 Nassau (516) 571- 8683 Orange (845) 360-6500 Orange (Spanish language) (855) 331-2444 Putnam (845) 808-1300 Rockland (845) 638-5172 Suffolk (631) 852-4500 Sullivan (845) 807-0400 Westchester (914) 995-5700 Assistant United States Attorneys David J. Kennedy and Nicolas Roos are responsible for overseeing the handling of complaints of voting rights abuses and election fraud for the Southern District of New York. Assistant United States Attorney Erik Paulsen is responsible for overseeing the handling of complaints of voting rights abuses and election fraud for the Eastern District of New York. Contact Jim Margolin, Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated June 22, 2020 Topic Civil Rights Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 20-130