National Today: Rep. Friedman Joins Shadow Hearing on Protecting American Democracy
U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) participated in a shadow field hearing on protecting American democracy in Los Angeles today. The hearing focused on concerns over the dismantling of election security infrastructure and efforts to restrict voting access for eligible citizens.
Why it matters
The shadow hearing aimed to draw attention to perceived threats to the integrity of the democratic process, including proof-of-citizenship requirements, voter roll data demands, mail-in voting restrictions, and the potential for federal enforcement at polling places.
The details
Friedman, a member of the House Administration Committee, joined other elected officials and voting rights advocates at the shadow hearing to discuss these issues and propose solutions to safeguard American democracy.
- The shadow hearing took place on April 7, 2026.
What they’re saying
“While our election security infrastructure is being dismantled, this administration is simultaneously making it harder for eligible Americans to vote - pushing proof-of-citizenship mandates, demanding voter rolls from states, restricting mail-in voting, and threatening federal enforcement at polling places.”
— Rep. Laura Friedman, U.S. Congresswoman
The takeaway
The shadow hearing highlighted growing concerns over perceived threats to voting rights and election integrity, underscoring the need for bipartisan efforts to protect the foundations of American democracy.