3 days ago · United States
Judge blocks DOJ from threatening election workers before midterms
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A federal judge Friday blocked the Trump administration from threatening election workers with criminal prosecution for counting ballots cast by registered voters the administration claims are ineligible. Why it matters: The emergency order, issued four days before the midterms, prohibits federal pressure to sideline ballots based solely on allegations of…
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- First reported by ABC News
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- New development reported by ABC News
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- New development reported by Axios
Judge blocks DOJ from threatening election workers before midterms
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