{"id":2157475,"date":"2024-01-23T19:56:42","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T00:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dhs-knew-risks-of-mail-in-voting-but-continued-censoring-concerns-anyway-lawsuit\/"},"modified":"2024-01-23T20:02:11","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T01:02:11","slug":"dhs-knew-risks-of-mail-in-voting-but-continued-censoring-concerns-anyway-lawsuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dhs-knew-risks-of-mail-in-voting-but-continued-censoring-concerns-anyway-lawsuit\/","title":{"rendered":"DHS aware of mail-in voting risks, yet ignored concerns: Lawsuit"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdhs-knew-risks-of-mail-in-voting-but-continued-censoring-concerns-anyway-lawsuit%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2157475&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Department of Homeland Security and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Knew the\u200b Risks of Mass\u200d Mail-In Voting During the 2020 Election<\/h2>\n<p>The Department of\u2064 Homeland\u200d Security and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security\u200d Agency (CISA)\u2063 were \u2062well aware of the risks associated with \u200dmass mail-in voting during the\u200b 2020 \u200celection, \u2062according to newly obtained documents. Despite this knowledge, they <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-unique-problem-u-s-catholic-bishops-may-demand-biden-other-pro-abortion-politicians-stop-taking-communion\/\" title=\"\u2018A Unique Problem\u2019: U.S. Catholic Bishops May Demand Biden, Other Pro-Abortion Politicians Stop Taking Communion\">dismissed concerns raised<\/a> on social media as disinformation. These documents were \u2062obtained by \u200cAmerica First Legal as part of their\u2064 lawsuit against the agency.<\/p>\n<h3>Concerns About Election Security and \u200dCOVID-19 Spread<\/h3>\n<p>The \u200dCISA documents reveal that officials knew \u200cin September 2020 that mail-in voting posed election security risks. They\u2062 also found no evidence to support the claim that in-person voting would increase the spread of COVID-19. \u200cAdditionally, officials were aware of the \u200bchallenges that mass mail-in efforts\u200c presented for election officials.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;These documents demonstrate that federal bureaucrats were aware that in-person \u2062voting did\u200d not spread COVID-19 and that mail-in and absentee voting were less secure than in-person voting, just as President Trump, Attorney General Barr, \u200cand others had\u200c warned,&#8221; said Reed Rubinstein, AFL senior counselor and director of oversight and\u2063 investigations.<\/p>\n<h3>Monitoring Social Media \u2064Posts<\/h3>\n<p>Despite their knowledge of the risks, CISA contracted consulting firm Deloitte to monitor and target social\u2063 media \u200bposts \u2062that spread election misinformation and \u2063disinformation. \u200dSome of the flagged posts\u2062 included a conservative online activist accusing Twitter of\u2063 censoring her posts about voter fraud in Nevada and expressing \u200bfrustration with Twitter&#8217;s\u2064 Disclaimers about the security of mail-in ballots. Deloitte also informed \u200cCISA about a conservative \u200bwho claimed that Twitter suppressed a story about the Democratic presidential nominee&#8217;s son to help him win the election.<\/p>\n<h3>A Lawsuit to Reveal Government Collusion with Media and Big Tech<\/h3>\n<p>In late \u200c2022,\u200c America First Legal filed \u2062a lawsuit against CISA to obtain records that would\u2063 expose the government&#8217;s collusion with the media and Big Tech to censor information and shape \u200bpublic\u2064 opinion. Reed Rubinstein emphasized the need \u2062for transparency, stating, &#8220;The terms &#8216;misinformation,&#8217; \u200d&#8217;disinformation,&#8217; and &#8216;malinformation&#8217; are so dangerously vague that they invite \u2062bureaucratic abuse. The public has a right to know who decides what information to censor and how the government is\u200d using its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dan-eberhart-republicans-can-deliver-in-a-divided-congress-heres-how\/\" title=\"Dan Eberhart: Republicans Can Deliver in a Divided Congress. Here\u2019s How.\">private sector allies<\/a> to shape \u2062public opinion.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062 What lessons can \u2064be learned from\u2064 the events surrounding the 2020\u200d election to improve election security\u200b in the future<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Reading<\/h3>\n<p>Leading up to the 2020 election, the COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges for election officials. \u200bThe fear of spreading\u200b the virus at polling places led to discussions about\u2064 implementing\u2062 mass mail-in voting as\u200b a \u200bsafer alternative. \u200cHowever, experts and \u2064officials have \u200dlong cautioned about the\u2063 potential risks\u2064 and vulnerabilities associated with this method of voting.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are two federal agencies tasked with protecting the United States from various threats, including election\u200b interference and cybersecurity breaches.\u200d It is their responsibility to assess and mitigate risks that could impact the integrity \u2062of \u200cthe democratic process.\u200d In the case of the 2020 election, their role was \u200bcrucial in\u200c ensuring the security of \u2063mail-in voting.<\/p>\n<p>Documents obtained by America First Legal reveal that both DHS and CISA were \u2062well aware of the risks of mass mail-in\u200d voting \u2063during the 2020 election. These\u2064 risks included potential issues such \u200cas voter fraud, ballot mishandling, and delays in the delivery and \u2064processing\u2064 of mail-in ballots. However, despite this knowledge, the \u200bagencies \u2062dismissed concerns raised on social media as disinformation, choosing not to address them adequately.<\/p>\n<h3>The Importance of Addressing Concerns<\/h3>\n<p>Addressing and dispelling public concerns about\u2064 election security is crucial for maintaining trust in the democratic process. In a time when\u2064 misinformation and disinformation spread rapidly, it is the responsibility of \u2062government agencies to provide accurate and\u200d transparent\u2064 information. By dismissing concerns about mass mail-in voting, DHS and CISA missed\u200d an opportunity to address legitimate worries and reassure the public.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the dismissal of these \u200dconcerns may have contributed\u200b to the polarizing environment surrounding the 2020 election. The lack of clear communication from the agencies allowed\u2062 misinformation\u200c to flourish, leading to\u2063 increased skepticism and doubt among certain segments of the population.<\/p>\n<h3>Lessons Learned for Future Elections<\/h3>\n<p>The events surrounding the \u200c2020 election highlight the need for a comprehensive and proactive approach to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/election-security-at-center-of-voting-software-debate-following-recommendations-to-update\/\" title=\"Debate over voting software update revolves around election security.\">addressing election security concerns<\/a>. Government agencies such as\u200b DHS and \u200dCISA should prioritize \u2063open and honest communication with the public, responding to concerns in a timely and\u200c informative \u200cmanner.\u200d By acknowledging potential \u200crisks and\u200d working to mitigate them,\u200b these agencies can help promote confidence in\u200b the integrity of \u200bfuture elections.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, there must be continued efforts to strengthen the security measures surrounding mail-in voting.\u200d This includes implementing robust verification processes, improving ballot tracking \u2064systems, and increasing resources for election officials to effectively \u200dhandle the influx of mail-in ballots. By addressing these \u200cvulnerabilities, the risk of potential fraud and mishandling can be minimized.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The Department of\u200b Homeland Security and \u200bthe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency knew the risks associated with mass mail-in voting during the 2020 election. However, their dismissal of concerns raised on\u200c social media hindered efforts to \u200daddress legitimate worries and foster public trust. For the future of democratic elections, it is crucial that government agencies take a proactive approach to election \u2063security\u2062 and\u200d prioritize open\u2064 communication with the\u2063 public. By learning from past mistakes, we can work towards a more secure\u200c and transparent electoral\u200d process for all Americans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Show that the Department of Homeland Security and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency were aware of the risks associated with mass mail-in voting during the 2020 election. Despite this knowledge, they continued to label social media posts expressing these concerns as disinformation, as revealed in documents obtained by America First Legal in their lawsuit against the agency<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2669,"featured_media":2315279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2157475","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2157475","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2669"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2157475"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2157475\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2157475"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2157475"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2157475"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}