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Federal judge blocks Trump DOJ threats against election workers ahead of 2026 midterms
Saturday, October 31, 2026
A federal judge issued an order blocking the Trump Department of Justice from threatening election workers with prosecution related to ballots tied to suspected noncitizens. The judge's ruling came ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The decision addresses actions by the Trump administration targeting election officials over their handling of voter eligibility matters.
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