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Election Litigation

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politics1 hour ago•5 min saved

DOJ Warns Election Officials of Jail Time Amid Midterm Watch

Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter sent letters to election officials in all 50 states warning that failure to preserve voting records for 22 months could result in criminal prosecution. The Justice Department is deploying 1,000 monitors nationwide for the midterms, while both parties prepare extensive legal and observational strategies. Critics call the pre-election enforcement actions a break from historical norms, while the administration frames them as necessary measures to ensure only citizens vote.

via New York Post|

#department-of-justice #election-litigation #midterm-elections

politics7 days ago

DOJ Files Preemptive Lawsuit to Block Alaska Senate Certification Over Name Confusion

The Trump administration has filed a federal lawsuit in Alaska seeking to block the certification of the U.S. Senate race if incumbent Republican Dan S. Sullivan loses to Democrat Mary Peltola. The Justice Department argues that a second candidate named Dan J. Sullivan is confusing voters and tainting the results. While polls show a tight race, legal experts describe the lawsuit as weak and unprecedented, noting that state courts already ruled Dan J. Sullivan could remain on the ballot. The move highlights growing concerns over federal interference in election outcomes as the November 3 vote approaches.

via Vox|

#2026-midterms #alaska-senate-race #doj-intervention

politics29 days ago•1 min saved

DNC sues to block Pentagon’s emergency change to overseas voter registration form

The Democratic National Committee filed a lawsuit in Washington, D.C., challenging a recent change to the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) used by U.S. citizens abroad. The suit argues the Trump administration illegally bypassed the Administrative Procedure Act to remove a checkbox for voters who have never resided in the U.S., effectively disenfranchising a demographic that leans Democratic. The DNC seeks a court order to block the use of the altered form ahead of the 2026 midterms, claiming the move was a manufactured emergency designed to suppress votes.

via Democracy Docket|

#administrative-procedure-act #election-litigation #midterm-elections

politics1 month ago•28 min saved

Supreme Court Blocks Trump Mail-Ballot Rule Amid Midterm Litigation Surge

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to lift a block on a U.S. Postal Service rule that would have restricted mail voting in the 2026 midterms, a move welcomed by voting rights advocates. This decision is part of a broader surge in election-related lawsuits that legal experts warn could create confusion and unpredictability for voters. While the Court preserved the status quo for mail ballots, other federal agencies continue to pursue measures that critics describe as attempts to suppress turnout, including demands for voter data and threats to deploy federal agents to polling places.

via The Washington Post|

#election-litigation #federal-courts #midterm-2026

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Kash Patel's Controversial FBI Vision Amid Cyber Threats and Political Tensions

Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's controversial pick to lead the FBI, suggested on Steve Bannon's podcast that the GOP should consider bringing Democratic elections attorney Marc Elias into their fold due to his success in election litigation. Patel, known for his loyalty to Trump and skepticism of the intelligence community, faces a challenging Senate confirmation process. He has proposed significant changes to the FBI, including separating its intelligence functions from crime-fighting activities.

via NJ.com|

#election-litigation #fbi #kash-patel