[EL] Barr memo update--he's already authorized some investigations

[Rick Hasen]

Update: Here is the Barr memo<https://big.assets.huffingtonpost.com/athena/files/2020/11/10/5fa9dc03c5b623bfac52fc75.pdf>, and it indicates he has already authorized some investigations:



Given this, and given that voting in our current elections has now concluded, I authorize you to pursue substantial allegations of voting and vote tabulation irregularities prior to the certification of elections in your jurisdictions in certain cases, as I have already done in specific instances. Such inquiries and reviews may be conducted if there are clear and apparently-credible allegations of

irregularities that, if true, could potentially impact the outcome of a federal election in an individual State. Any investigation of claims of irregularities that, if true, would clearly not impact the outcome of a federal election in an individual State should normally be deferred until after the election certification process is completed. While U.S. Attorneys maintain their inherent authority to conduct inquiries and investigations as they deem appropriate, it will likely be prudent to commence any election-related matters as a preliminary inquiry, so as to assess whether available evidence warrants further investigative steps.

(my emphasis)
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