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Judge restricts DHS field operations aimed at unearthing voter fraud

The ruling covered stops and field interviews being carried out by hundreds of Department of Homeland Security agents assigned to fan out across the country.

Sources (2)· Oct 22, 10:49 AM to Oct 22, 1:25 PM

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The Philadelphia Inquirer· Oct 22, 10:49 AMJudge restricts DHS field operations aimed at unearthing voter fraud
The Hill· Oct 22, 1:25 PMJudge blocks most DHS field operations focused on voter fraud

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