Democrats accuse Trump of using prosecution threats to pressure election officials
Democratic groups sued the Trump administration Tuesday, accusing it of using unfounded voter fraud claims to muscle its way into how states run elections. Why it matters: The groups say the administration is issuing a stream of threats to intimidate and bully both voters and election officials. They're asking a judge to declare the administration's actions unlawful and block further…
Democratic groups have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of using unfounded claims of voter fraud to pressure election officials and interfere with the election process. The groups argue that the administration is issuing threats to intimidate both voters and election officials, and are seeking a judge to declare the administration's actions unlawful and block further interference.
The lawsuit cites specific examples of the administration's actions, including demanding that states review federally compiled lists of alleged noncitizens on voter rolls and threatening to deny ballots to registered voters based on those lists. The groups also allege that the administration has threatened election officials with jail time or prosecution.
The Justice Department and DHS have responded to the lawsuit, stating that election integrity is a top priority and that their actions are grounded in the law and being litigated in open court.
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