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US Justice Department expresses 'concerns' over the GOP's Arizona election audit being conducted by Cyber Ninjas
The US Department of Justice has reviewed details that "raise concerns" about the integrity of the Republican-led audit in Maricopa County, telling the president of Arizona's state senate that the effort may violate federal law.
The audit, taking place at a sports arena in Phoenix, is being conducted by a private firm, Cyber Ninjas, that has no experience in elections and is led by a man who promoted conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. The firm was chosen to lead the effort by state Sen. Karen Fann, over the objections of Maricopa County's local Republican officials — and after two audits were already conducted last year.
By law, ballots must be under control of election officials. That’s not the case here.
In addition, Cyber Ninja wants to take ballots door to door asking voters how they voted, which is another violation of federal law.