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Judge Orders Justice Department to Stop Threatening California Election Officials Over Ballots

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Federal judge blocks Justice Department from threatening election officials over noncitizen voting claims

A federal judge issued a sweeping emergency order halting the Trump administration from threatening or intimidating election officials with criminal prosecution over disputed voter eligibility claims, just days before the midterm elections.

Oct 29, 2026·5 sourcesElectionsFederal noncitizen voting banJudiciaryTrump administration legal battlesWashington D.C.Bill Essayli appointment rulingVoting Rights Act2026 U.S. midterm electionsU.S. voting rightsUS midterm electionsTrump administration
Federal judge blocks Justice Department from threatening election officials over noncitizen voting claims
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