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US judge blocks Trump administration from threatening election workers before midterms
A federal judge has temporarily barred the Trump administration from threatening election officials with prosecution or pressuring them to change ballot procedures based on disputed voter-eligibility claims. The nationwide order, issued on October 30, will remain in effect through November 16 unless modified by the court.
California ballot ruling: Appeals court rejects Trump administration’s 20,000-voter bid
A federal appeals court has rejected an emergency Trump administration attempt to separate approximately 20,000 California mail ballots associated with disputed citizenship records. The October 30 ruling leaves established state election procedures in place ahead of the November 3 midterm elections but does not finally resolve the underlying lawsuit.
US Justice Department rules out FBI and ICE election monitors but confirms ATF, DEA and prison staff
The U.S. Justice Department has told a federal court that FBI and ICE personnel will not monitor polling places during the November 3 elections, while employees from three other federal law-enforcement agencies may serve as observers.
James Comey faces new classified information allegations, but prosecutors confront major statute-of-limitations challenge
James Comey faces a third Justice Department prosecution attempt over a 2016 leak. Discover the legal deadline dispute that could determine the case.
Judge rules Trump administration illegally fired Maurene Comey as Justice Department faces major legal setback
A federal judge rules Maurene Comey's firing unlawful, rejecting the Justice Department's defense. Explore the decision and what happens next.
Trump administration’s Alaska election lawsuit faces dismissal push as Senate certification dispute intensifies
Trump's Justice Department faces a challenge over Alaska's Senate election certification. Explore the lawsuit, ballot dispute and legal implications.
Trump administration gives California counties 48 hours to verify ballots as election legal battle intensifies
Justice Department demands California verify suspected noncitizen ballots. Explore the legal battle, disputed data and impact on the 2026 midterms.
US Justice Department plans 1,000 election monitors as states challenge federal oversight
The U.S. Justice Department plans to send approximately 1,000 election monitors across all 50 states, prompting scrutiny from state officials who question the expansion of federal oversight.
Air Force One press access dispute escalates as Trump administration faces fresh court threat
Trump's White House faces an October 22 deadline over Air Force One press access. Explore the court ruling and the threat of new legal action.
DOJ arrests more than 24 people in California voter fraud operation
Federal authorities arrested more than two dozen noncitizens over alleged voter registration and voting offences, intensifying a dispute with California ahead of November's congressional elections.