The DOJ has a message for the Arizona election audit 'ninjas' — and it's a clear one

The last few months have seen attacks on the last election's results and new restrictions on voting rights in future elections. [View in browser]( [Image]( July 29, 2021 THE LATEST [Alternate text] [The DOJ has a message for the Arizona election audit 'ninjas' — and it's a clear one]( by Hayes Brown The last few months have seen attacks on the last election's results and new restrictions on voting rights in future elections. More than 30 new laws across 18 states have made it harder to vote. Arizona's "audit" of the 2020 election is considering going door-to-door to check ballots. On Wednesday, the Department of Justice sent a reminder to states "that they [have to follow federal law before, during and after elections](," [Hayes Brown writes.]( Attorney General Merrick Garland "announced in June that his department will make [countering new election restrictions a major priority for the Civil Rights Division](," Brown writes. The new guidelines issued on Wednesday "are a sharp promise that any future shenanigans will be met with a swift challenge." Read Hayes Brown's [full analysis here]( and don't forget to check out the rest of your [Thursday MSNBC Daily](. TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [An illustration of Officer Hodges against an image of the Capitol riot]( [Cynthia Miller-Idriss]( [Officer Daniel Hodges did his homework before talking to Congress. And it showed.]( He knows how important it is to call Capitol rioters what they really are.Read More]( [A photo of masked people in a movie theater]( [Noah Rothman]( [The unexpected risks of imposing mask mandates again]( Don't be too sure about polling that claims renewed mask mandates are popular. [Read More]( [An illustration showing people protesting for Medicare for All against a blue backrground]( [Zeeshan Aleem]( [The disappearance of 'Medicare for All']( 'Medicare for All' is popular. So why is it being ignored? [Read More]( [A photo of Rep. Jim Johnson]( [Steve Benen]( [Jim Jordan should probably expect a subpoena from Jan. 6 panel]( The prospect of him receiving a subpoena just went from possible to probable. [Read More]( TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [A photo of bipartisan infrastructure group in the Senate]( [The ReidOut]( [Senate advances $550 billion infrastructure deal with 17 Republicans joining Democrats]( [A photo of Trump]( [Chuck Todd]( [It's been a terrible week for Trump — and for Republicans who should know better]( [A photo of Simone Biles]( [All In]( [Cruelty is still the point for the GOP. How they've mocked Simone Biles proves it.]( [A photo of Mo Brooks]( [The Beat With Ari]( ['Legal smackdown': DOJ declines to defend Mo Brooks in Capitol riot lawsuit]( LISTEN NOW [Alternate text] Into America Beyond the fist: Activism at the Games Athletes often use the Olympic stage to send a message. This week, Trymaine Lee talks to Olympian Wyomia Tyus about how she used her gold medal moment to send a message about Black power at the 1968 Games. [Listen now]( THE NEXT 25 [Alternate text] Help us celebrate MSNBC’s first 25 years by [joining us every day for 25 days]( as our anchors, hosts and correspondents share their thoughts on where we've been — and where we’re going. Today: By Stephanie Ruhle: [Why the U.S. is a country divided by red and blue — and green]( Follow MSNBC [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [LinkedIn]( Check out the MSNBC channel on Apple News Download the NBC News Mobile App and watch MSNBC [Listen live to MSNBC on TuneIn]( [Image] [Image] [Privacy]( [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_daily)