Judge bars DoJ threats; Trump plans tele-rallies three days before elections.
More than 49 million Americans have voted, setting a new early-voting record.
OriginalSourceThe Daily BeastUnited StatesLeanLeftCredibilityPublished14:56 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Daily BeastUnited StatesLeanLeftCredibilityPublished14:56 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Judge Smacks Down DOJ Threat to Election Officials”
Federal judge bars DOJ from threatening election officials over ballots
Key points
- U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson barred the DOJ from issuing threats to election workers.
- The ruling cites Likely violations of Voting Rights Act and overstepping constitutional authority.
- The decision comes four days before the midterm elections in 2026.
- Election worker unions filed the complaint alleging intimidation by high-ranking U.S. officials.
- DOJ and DHS may seek relief or appeal the ruling.
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More than 49 million Americans have voted, setting a new early-voting record.