Federal judge blocks DOJ threats against election workers ahead of midterms

A federal judge issued an emergency order blocking the Trump administration from threatening election workers with prosecution for counting ballots of registered voters deemed ineligible. The ruling, four days before the midterms, forces the DOJ to retract prior threats and adds to a series of courtroom losses for the administration. The immediate impact is to reduce federal pressure on ballot counting, but the administration may appeal or escalate rhetoric.

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