Judge blocks DOJ from threatening election officials over noncitizen voting claims
Summary
A California federal judge ordered the Trump administration to stop threatening election officials with criminal prosecution as it pursues efforts to address noncitizen voting. Judge Trina Thompson issued a temporary restraining order after unions representing California election workers filed a lawsuit.Key Facts
- U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson issued the order on Friday.
- The order is a temporary restraining order.
- It bars the Trump administration from threatening election officials with criminal prosecution in connection with its efforts targeting noncitizen voting.
- Unions representing California election workers brought the lawsuit.
- The lawsuit was filed earlier on Friday.
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