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.
OriginalSourceFox NewsUnited StatesLeanRightCredibilityPublished05:57 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceFox NewsUnited StatesLeanRightCredibilityPublished05:57 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Federal judge blocks Trump DOJ threats against election workers ahead of 2026 midterms”
Federal judge blocks Trump DOJ threats to election workers before 2026 midterms
Key points
- Judge Trina Thompson temporarily barred threats of criminal prosecution over ballots tied to noncitizens.
- Ruling found likely Voter Rights Act violations by intimidating election workers processing ineligible ballots.
- Order cites Americans voting and ballots already issued as elections near.
- Administration barred from halting ballot processing or removing voters solely on ineligible status claims.
- Lawsuit filed by SEIU and NAACP, ruling issued days before midterm elections.
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“Judge blocks DOJ from threatening election workers before midterms”
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“Judge orders DOJ to stop trying to "intimidate" California election officials”
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“Judge blocks DOJ from threatening election officials over noncitizen voting claims”
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“Justice Department can't threaten election workers to stop processing ballots, judge rules”
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More than 49 million Americans have voted, setting a new early-voting record.