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Constitutional law experts say the governor has broad authority under the California Emergency Services Act and the state’s existing public health powers to mandate face coverings.

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Recycled Facebook Post Falsely Claims Independents In California Are Blocked From Voting Republican In 2020

June 18, 2020 | Chris Nichols

The claim applies only to California’s presidential primary election. Voters in the state’s November general election can vote for any candidate regardless of the voter’s party affiliation.

PolitiFact California

Widely Shared Facebook Posts Mislead On COVID-19 Mortality Rate

June 16, 2020 | Chris Nichols

While the CDC has not confirmed any mortality rate for COVID-19, a Facebook post has circulated the internet saying that the CDC has confirmed a 0.2% death rate for the virus. PolitiFact California rates that claim Mostly False.

PolitiFact California

Answering Questions About Vote-By-Mail In California Amid COVID-19, Attacks By Trump

June 2, 2020 | Chris Nichols

Experts say vote-by-mail doesn’t lead to widespread fraud or favor Democrats, contrary to President Donald Trump’s claims. In California, the practice includes safeguards such as signature matching.

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