Justin Levitt
ON THE RECORD · 3 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I’m skeptical they’ll actually get to 1,000. Even if they did, that wouldn’t be so different from the number in prior years; that’s a national number suitable for observing but not nearly enough to disrupt; and local election officials can, and will, toss anyone who makes trouble,”
Justin Levitt · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Justin Levitt expressed doubt over the impact and feasibility of the Trump administration's election monitor pledge.
“This DoJ has amply earned the public’s distrust, but this announcement isn’t reason to freak out,”
Justin Levitt · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Justin Levitt suggested that the Justice Department's monitor target should not cause public alarm.
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The Guardian
“As in the primaries, the most anyone should expect from this group is a handful of suits standing quietly in the back of the room.”
Justin Levitt · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Justin Levitt described what voters and officials should realistically expect from election monitors.