Judge orders the Trump administration to cease threats to prosecute election officials.
The order bars prosecution threats against officials who run elections.
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Key points
- Federal Judge Ana Reyes said she will conduct an inquiry into potential misrepresentations to the court.
- The probe covers possible omissions about tree removals at East Potomac Golf Links.
- Investigators will examine declarations by interior and justice department officials.
- A special master will assist in determining whether misconduct occurred, the judge said.
- There is no finding of wrongdoing at this stage; the inquiry is an investigation.
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The order bars prosecution threats against officials who run elections.