California Gov. Gavin Newsom (sitting) signed legislation Wednesday to curb federal interference in the state's elections. Photo courtesy Office of California Gov. Gavin Newsom/Release
May 27 (UPI) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Wednesday aimed at protecting the state's elections from potential interference by the Trump administration, federal officials and political allies.
Senate Bill 73 was introduced ahead of November's midterm elections by state Democratic Sens. Tom Umberg and Sabrina Cervantes as a response to alleged threats of election interference and intimidation from the White House.
"There's no rules anymore with the Trump administration," Newsom said during the press conference.
Newsom, a possible Democratic presidential candidate, described the bill as an answer to growing anxiety in the state about fair and free elections. He said it clarifies election rules and processes.
