'Serious stuff': Expert alarmed as DOJ takes a swipe at Alaska's electionsAn elections expert sounded the alarm Sunday as President Donald Trump's Justice Department sought to preemptively block the certification of Alaska's midterm elections. Last week, the Trump DOJ sued Alaska in federal court, claiming that voters could be confused by the fact that there are two Dan Sullivans on the ballot. It added that the state should…Raw Story3h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Lula beats Bolsonaro to win Brazil presidential electionBrazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was elected to a fourth, nonconsecutive term in the nation's presidential election , according to early results released Sunday evening. Why it matters: Lula's victory deals a setback to Brazil's right-wing populist movement and preserves a major counterweight to President Trump 's influence in Latin America,…Axios3h agoWhole story →EconomyGovernment
Trump, Obama campaign for rival Senate candidates in MichiganTrump and Obama took competing messages to Michigan voters as one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races nears Election Day.NewsNation3h agoWhole story →Government
Bolsonaro Launches Longshot Bid to Annul Election Loss to LulaFlávio Bolsonaro called for the annulment of Brazil’s presidential runoff after losing the election to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, an improbable bid to overturn the result that echoes his father’s response to defeat four years ago.Bloomberg3h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Ninth Circuit questions Trump DOJ's emergency request to set aside 20,000 California mail ballotsA Ninth Circuit panel grilled Justice Department lawyers over forcing California to set aside mail-in ballots tied to suspected noncitizens.Fox News4h agoWhole story →Government
Brazil's Lula Wins 'Historic Victory' Against Right-Wing Trump Ally Flávio BolsonaroIn a historic comeback, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva triumphed in Sunday's run-off election over right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former Brazilian President and convicted coup-plotter Jair Bolsonaro. Lula's victory comes despite the best efforts of US President Donald Trump and his Big Tech backers, as Trump's…Common Dreams2h agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnology
Lula Wins Record Fourth Term in Brazil in Surprise ComebackPresident Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva came from behind to win Brazil’s runoff election, halting a right-wing wave sweeping Latin America and defying predictions that the 80-year-old political veteran had finally reached the end of his extraordinary career. (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg2h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Brazil's Lula wins historic presidential election; Bolsonaro reportedly refuses to concedeIt's the first time since Brazil returned to direct elections in 1989 that a candidate has won the final runoff after losing in the first round.CNBC52m agoWhole story →Government
LA’s top federal prosecutor says California elections already in jeopardy“So what percentage is acceptable? I'd like to know from California,” Essayli said.New York Post17h agoWhole story →Government
Federal prosecutor spotlights California voter citizenship checks amid DOJ fightA social media post by Los Angeles’ top federal prosecutor is drawing new attention to how voter citizenship is verified in the state.Baltimore News4d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentcalifornia voter rolls lawsuit
Feds arrest alleged noncitizen voters amid California election fightFederal authorities have charged 28 people from across California with illegally registering to vote or casting ballots in federal elections despite not being U.S. citizens — escalating an election battle between the state and the Trump administration just weeks before the Nov. 3 midterms.Los Angeles Times6d agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentJusticecalifornia election fraud arrests
Justice Department charges more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting alleged noncitizen votersLOS ANGELES — Federal authorities charged more than two dozen foreign nationals Monday in California as part of a statewide sweep targeting people who officials say have illegally registered or voted in U.S. elections. The arrests are part of a Trump administration effort to root out noncitizen voting ahead ofPittsburgh Tribune-Review7d agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentJusticenoncitizen voter arrests
US Attorney says California Democrats weakened criminal justice lawsFederal and Los Angeles police executed 28 arrest warrants targeting open-air Skid Row drug markets. A top federal prosecutor blamed California criminal law.Fox News17d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentskid row drug bust
Federal Prosecutor Says L.A. County Made ‘Massive Concession’ on Voter Citizenship ChecksA “massive concession” claim emerged Tuesday in the federal dispute over California’s voter rolls concerning Los Angeles County.Breitbart News Network5d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentcalifornia voter rolls dispute
DOJ’s List of Noncitizen Voters Exposed As CrapThat Didn’t Take Long The top election official in Los Angeles County has done a preliminary review of the Trump...Talking Points Memo5d agoWhole story →Government
DOJ demands California counties identify noncitizen voters: ReportsThe Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday sent letters to election officials in every California county asking that they identify potential noncitizens on their voter rolls, according to several reports. The letter warned local officials would “risk significant federal scrutiny” if they failed to comply with this request, The New York Times reported,…The Hill2d agoWhole story →Government
