A federal judge has issued a temporary order preventing the Trump administration from threatening election workers with criminal prosecution related to ballots from suspected noncitizens. U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson found that such threats likely violate the Voting Rights Act. The ruling prohibits federal officials from coercing election workers and requires them to notify state and local governments about the blocked threats. This decision arrives shortly before the midterm elections.
Key facts
- U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson issued the ruling on October 31, 2026.
- The order blocks threats against election workers regarding ballots from suspected noncitizens.
- The lawsuit was filed by labor unions and civil rights organizations.
- The ruling emphasizes the importance of conducting elections free from intimidation.
- A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to set aside 20,000 mail-in ballots.
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