Key Facts

• A review by the Brennan Center for Justice dated October 20 counted at least 34 federal district court decisions that temporarily or permanently blocked administration initiatives involving election procedures or requests for voter registration records.
• The blocked initiatives were addressed by judges appointed by presidents from both parties, including Trump.
• On October 26, a federal appeals court declined to order California to set aside ballots from about 20,000 registered voters whom the Justice Department alleges may be noncitizens.
• The appeals court said the lower court had not had adequate opportunity to consider the government’s request; the underlying dispute remained unresolved.
• Republicans held narrow majorities in both chambers of Congress ahead of the midterms, according to the article.
• A Democratic House majority could increase congressional investigations and oversight of administration policies.
• Democratic control of the Senate could give the party greater influence over presidential nominations and judicial appointments.
• Trump would retain veto power and executive authority even if Democrats gained control of Congress.