An undercover video has potentially put several activists in legal jeopardy as they posed as Minnesota voters during a primary election. Members of a group initially known as Project Veritas claimed they were examining Minnesota’s voter voucher law, but the widely viewed video, now seen over 7 million times, suggests potential legal breaches.
The video showcases members of a Florida-based group, now referred to as Citizen Justice League, in outfits described as “Muslim costumes,” using fabricated accents while asserting their identity as Minnesota voters who vouched for others. Minnesota’s voucher law is structured to support newcomers in voting, permitting a registered voter to affirm someone’s residence. However, impersonation of actual Minnesota voters is prohibited.
In the video, one individual inaccurately identified the group to election officials as William Pomeranz. CBS News Minnesota interviewed the real William Pomeranz, who reported receiving unusual messages on Election Day. “A student informed me about the online misrepresentation of my identity, which was shocking. I discovered this on Friday,” Pomeranz recounted.
The activists refrained from attempting illegal voting. “Credit to the poll workers for reporting the incident. I voted without issues that evening, proving the system’s effectiveness,” Pomeranz shared.
James O’Keefe, the man misrepresenting himself as Pomeranz, may face legal repercussions. “Impersonating another voter in Minnesota is illegal, seemingly what O’Keefe engaged in,” stated David Schultz, a constitutional law professor at Hamline University.
Schultz, Pomeranz, and Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon concur that the video confirmed the election system’s effectiveness. “The law prohibits impersonation of registered voters, which appears evident in their recording,” Simon explained.
Impersonating a voter at a polling site constitutes a felony in Minnesota, risking up to seven years in prison and fines reaching $20,000.
Project Veritas, known for secret recordings that target media outlets, unions, and Democratic groups, often faces scrutiny for editing that critics claim removes essential context. James O’Keefe, the founder, was removed from leadership in 2023 due to financial misconduct accusations.
CBS News Minnesota attempted to contact both Project Veritas and Citizen Justice League, awaiting a response.
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