Government
Jul. 27, 2026
Truth is the first election safeguard
Existing laws penalize fraud in commerce but provide few consequences for knowingly false claims about elections, prompting calls for legal protections to preserve public trust in democracy.
William M. Crosby
Law Office of William M. CrosbyLabor & Employment
13522 Newport Ave Ste 201
Tustin , CA 92780
Phone: (714) 544-2493
Fax: (714) 544-2497
Email: wcrosby@williamcrosbylaw.com
Loyola Law School
Laws prohibiting false advertising, fraud in the solicitation of investment capital and unfair or deceptive business practices are all based on the proposition that decisions by those in leadership positions, corporations, nonprofits and government agencies should be based on objective truth. Civil liability and, where appropriate, criminal prosecution, serves the dual purpose of assuring accountability in business transactions and serving as a guardrail against the "ripple e...
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