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A Wall Street Journal report suggestd Ted Cruz’s camp told supporters to use their cellphones to record video of suspicious activity. | AP Photo Nevada GOP warns against recording caucus sites after Trump letter

The Nevada Republican Party on Tuesday confirmed that voters are prohibited from recording at caucus sites during the state's caucuses.

The confirmation comes after a lawyer representing Donald Trump’s campaign sent a letter to state party Chairman Michael McDonald citing allegations of dirty tactics from Ted Cruz’s campaign, including a Wall Street Journal report that suggested Cruz’s camp has told supporters to use their cellphones to record video of suspicious activity at caucus sites.

“In light of recent events, regarding instructions for supporters to record and report suspicious conduct in today's caucus, the Nevada Republican Party affirms that members of the general public may observe the caucusing process and encourages any individual who observes any suspicious conduct to immediately notify precinct and/or party leaders,” the Nevada Republican Party’s press office said in a statement. “However, no member of the general public shall be permitted to photograph, film or otherwise record the caucusing process.”

Donald McGahn, Trump’s lawyer, told McDonald that recording voters could have an “intimidating effect” on caucus-goers.

“The Nevada Republican Party is committed to assuring the caucusing process is free from intimidation, threats or nefarious activity of any kind,” the press office said. “Simply put, the Nevada Republican Party encourages participation in the caucuses so that voters in Nevada will have the opportunity to express support for their candidate of choice without fear and knowing that they are an integral part of the important political process.”