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Democrats sue Trump administration over 'threats and intimidation' ahead of election

Democratic leaders and election groups filed a lawsuit against President Trump and the Justice Department (DOJ) on Tuesday, seeking to block federal officials from pressuring states to remove voters from their rolls ahead of the November midterm elections. The 44-page complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, accuses the…

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The Hill· Oct 22, 12:56 AMDemocrats sue Trump administration over 'threats and intimidation' ahead of election

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Trump Sued by Democrats in Trying to Purge State Voter RollsNational Democrats sued President Donald Trump and the US Justice Department over what they say is a coordinated effort to erode confidence in the upcoming midterm elections, including by demanding that states like California and Nevada set aside ballots of suspected non-citizens.

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