Gavin Newsom Signs Laws Making it a FELONY to “Seize” Suspicious Ballots in California

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed multiple bills into law directly targeting the Trump administration’s efforts to crackdown on election fraud.

Ahead of midterms, Gov. Newsom has made it a felony to “seize or interfere” with ballots before corrupt California officials can certify elections.

The Hill reported on the details of the legislation package:

This legislation package includes measures to prohibit the seizure of ballots or election records before results have been certified and imposes a felony penalty on authority figures who direct their employees to interfere in the delivery of a mail-in ballot.

Another measure requires election officials to notify California’s secretary of state and attorney general after becoming aware of an effort to obtain election records or technology. This follows Newsom’s signing of a law in May that prohibits federal agents from accessing voter rolls or election technology without a court order.

Newsom says it’s necessary in order to prevent election interference and stop “Trump’s attacks on vote-by-mail.”

Watch this:

I just signed new laws protecting your ballot and STOPPING Trump’s attacks on vote-by-mail — making it a felony to seize ballots or interfere with our elections.

Trump can try all he wants. California WILL protect your right to vote! pic.twitter.com/QPLAJPqb9R

— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) September 19, 2026


In reality, this appears to be a lame attempt to get the Trump DOJ to turn a blind eye to election fraud happening in California under Gov. Newsom’s watch.

U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli issued a stern response on X:

Just so there’s no confusion, nothing a state governor signs can prevent @TheJusticeDept from conducting lawful investigations into voter fraud. We have started indicting election fraud in California. We will continue to investigate, arrest, and prosecute all violations of… https://t.co/3klsBGRhaE

— F.A. United States Attorney Bill Essayli (@USAttyEssayli) September 19, 2026


Essayli also doubled down in comments made during a Fox News appearance.

Watch what he had to say here:

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BREAKING: Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed a law making it a felony to "interfere with" or "illegally seize" ballots before CA's election is certified — and FA US Attorney Bill Essayli just told him to SHOVE IT, FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE

"NOTHING a state governor signs can… pic.twitter.com/sGHk7Egxkv

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 19, 2026


BREAKING: Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed a law making it a felony to “interfere with” or “illegally seize” ballots before CA’s election is certified — and FA US Attorney Bill Essayli just told him to SHOVE IT, FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE

“NOTHING a state governor signs can prevent DOJ from conducting lawful investigations into voter fraud.”

“We have started indicting election fraud in California. We will continue to investigate, arrest, and prosecute all violations of federal election laws.”

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Gavin is one of the worst pro-fraud governors up there, just like Tim Walz

I think California is likely MUCH worse when it comes to election fraud. He’s clearly worried about all the arrests being made!

The Supremacy Clause exists for a reason. NO STATE can supersede federal law against fraudsters

If there is fraud, DOJ has the FULL RIGHT to get involved in CA’s elections. In fact, it’s their duty to!

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[ H/T WLT Report ]

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