Courts to decide fate of Trump’s latest push to control voting as Election Day nears
- On Monday, the Justice Department, directed by President Donald Trump, demanded Washington officials segregate ballots of 400 alleged noncitizens, expanding lawsuits against Alaska and California seeking extraordinary federal intervention in midterm elections.
- Acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter defended the campaign 'Operation Protect the Vote' as increasing election integrity, though studies consistently show noncitizen voting rarely occurs.
- A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the administration's emergency request on Monday in a 2-1 decision, while District Court Judge David Carter will rule Wednesday on the California lawsuit.
- The Supreme Court's 'Purcell principle' advises against major election changes close to Election Day, while critics characterize the administration's legal strategy as 'preemptive election interference' designed to sow doubt before counting begins.
- Any ruling by Judge Carter is almost certain to be appealed first to the 9th Circuit and then potentially to the Supreme Court, as Trump faces the prospect of political defeat in midterm elections.
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