US Judge Blocks DOJ Threats Against California Election Officials

A federal judge ordered the DOJ to cease threatening California election officials with prosecution for non-compliance with administration guidelines, injecting judicial oversight into the final weekend of the US congressional election campaign. The ruling is a late-stage legal check on federal pressure tactics, with implications for election administration and federal-state tensions. The full scope and immediate effect on voting procedures remain uncertain.

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