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Judge blocks DOJ from threatening election officials over noncitizen voting claims

Judge blocks DOJ from threatening election officials over noncitizen voting claims

Summary

A California federal judge ordered the Trump administration to stop threatening election officials with criminal prosecution as it pursues efforts to address noncitizen voting. Judge Trina Thompson issued a temporary restraining order after unions representing California election workers filed a lawsuit.

Key Facts

  • U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson issued the order on Friday.
  • The order is a temporary restraining order.
  • It bars the Trump administration from threatening election officials with criminal prosecution in connection with its efforts targeting noncitizen voting.
  • Unions representing California election workers brought the lawsuit.
  • The lawsuit was filed earlier on Friday.
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