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Judge halts Trump DOJ pressure campaign on election officials

Original: Begrudging report -- So, yeah, I took a week off. Am I allowed? # Linus died. If it weren’t for the # midterms , I’d pro

A US judge has imposed a sweeping emergency order halting what is described as a Justice Department pressure campaign targeting election officials, reportedly connected to Trump. The news comes as Americans prepare for the midterm elections, and commentators online are pairing the court ruling with broader political developments, including the death of Linus and a resumed focus on the vote.

Why now: A court order restricting DOJ activity around election officials lands days before the US midterm elections.

Donald TrumpUS Department of JusticeUS midterm elections

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• Begrudging report -- So, yeah, I took a week off. Am I allowed? # Linus died. If it weren’t for the # midterms , I’d probably take more time off. As it is -- Judge imposes sweeping emergency order halting # Trump # DOJ pressure campaign on # election ofcls FYI, I may — still —… · Nonilex@masto.ai · 103

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