Judge orders Trump administration to stop threatening US election officials

A federal judge ruled that the Department of Justice must stop demanding local and state election officials set aside ballots the administration alleges may come from non-citizens, citing the demands would 'wreak havoc' and interfere with election administration.

Why it matters. The ruling affects the processing of ballots in multiple states ahead of midterm elections and sets a legal boundary on federal authority to challenge election procedures, potentially influencing voter access and election integrity claims.