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This bill, the "Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act," aims to prohibit the intimidation of election officials and election workers. It amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to make it illegal for anyone, whether acting under color of law or otherwise, to intimidate, threaten, or coerce any person for exercising their duties in administering federal elections, including vote counting, tabulation, canvassing, and election certification. The bill also establishes a presumption that a person has violated the law if they display or carry a visible firearm, imitation firearm, or antique firearm while interacting with or observing someone voting, urging or aiding a voter, or exercising election administration duties. This presumption can be overcome with a preponderance of evidence to the contrary. The bill provides courts the authority to grant appropriate relief, including placing reasonable temporary limits on the carrying of firearms by defendants.

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