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The Republican National Committee (RNC) has filed a lawsuit against the Milwaukee Election Commission over plans to limit the number of poll waters at some locations.

Let’s bring you up to speed: In an announcement days before the election, the Milwaukee Election Commission outlined plans to limit the number of poll watchers in certain precincts, allowing only two observers per polling location. The commission explained that these restrictions would be implemented as needed, based on site-specific conditions such as available space, accessibility, and anticipated voter turnout.

What’s going on now: Following the Milwaukee Election Commission’s move, the RNC argued that this decision is arbitrary and lacks a legal foundation, potentially compromising election transparency. The RNC also says restricting access to only two observers per polling location could enable partisan manipulation, especially if it hinders adequate representation from both major parties.

RNC officials react: In a statement, RNC Chairman Michael Whatley and co-chair Lara Trump said, “The RNC has not recruited and trained thousands of volunteers in the Badger State simply to back down from misguided officials who want to prevent a full measure of poll-watching transparency. This lawsuit will compel officials in Milwaukee to ensure robust poll watcher access for the Republican Party.”