Conservative influencers charged with unlawful voting after ‘Muslim garb’ election stunt
Conservative influencers James O’Keefe and Cam Higby have been charged with felonies in Minnesota for allegedly misrepresenting their identities at polling places. The pair claimed their actions were intended to expose vulnerabilities in the state's 'vouching' election process.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing political debate regarding election security measures versus voter accessibility and the legal boundaries of investigative activism.
Cam Higby and James O’Keefe went to polling places in Minnesota during the state’s August primary. Composite: Getty Images, SOPA Images, LightRocket Cam Higby and James O’Keefe went to polling places in Minnesota during the state’s August primary. Composite: Getty Images, SOPA Images, LightRocket Minneapolis Conservative influencers charged with unlawful voting after ‘Muslim garb’ election stunt James O’Keefe and Cam Higby claim they were trying to show vulnerabilities in allowing a voter to vouch for others
Prefer the Guardian on Google Two rightwing influencers have been charged with felonies in Minneapolis over attempts in the state’s election primary to disguise themselves in what they called “Muslim garb” and claim they were local voters.
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