via The Hill News — A federal judge on Sunday dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit in Alaska that sought to block certification if the second Dan Sullivan running for Senate causes voter confusion and leads Democrats to flip the seat. U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason ruled the administration hadn’t shown how she could rectify their concerns, as ballots are already…

via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — The updated lawsuit cites a new report that Democratic operatives recruited a competitor to confuse voters.

via - Democracy Docket — Alaska election officials are facing a new lawsuit alleging that they failed to open numerous absentee in-person voting locations that the state told voters would be available ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. The post Alaska sued over failure to open voting locations advertised to voters appeared first on Democracy Docket .

The Trump administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) is attempting to prevent the public release of a list of over 20,000 registered voters in California who are alleged to be noncitizens, following a court order requiring its disclosure. The case, which involves a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department to block California from counting mail-in ballots from these voters in the November 3 midterm elections, has drawn significant attention. U.S. District Judge David Carter ordered the DOJ to release the list after the administration attempted to keep it confidential. The administration's efforts to maintain secrecy have been described as 'scrambling' by media outlets, highlighting the urgency with which they are trying to prevent the information from becoming public. The list in question contains the names of voters who the Trump administration claims are likely noncitizens, a claim that has been met with skepticism by many legal experts and civil rights advocates. The case has significant implications for election integrity and voter rights, as it challenges the ability of states to count mail-in ballots from individuals who may be ineligible to vote. The DOJ's lawsuit, which seeks to block California from counting these ballots, has been criticized as politically motivated, with opponents arguing that it undermines the democratic process. The administration's attempts to keep the list secret have raised concerns about transparency and the potential misuse of government power to influence election outcomes. Legal experts suggest that the court's order to release the list may set a precedent for future cases involving election disputes. The case is part of a broader pattern of legal challenges by the Trump administration to restrict voting access, particularly for mail-in ballots, which have become increasingly popular in recent elections. The administration's actions have been widely condemned by civil liberties groups, who argue that such measures disproportionately affect minority voters and undermine the principle of universal suffrage. The ongoing legal battle underscores the growing tensions between federal and state authorities over election procedures and the right to vote. As the November 3 midterm elections approach, the case has become a focal point for debates about election security, voter eligibility, and the role of the federal government in overseeing state elections. The DOJ's scramble to keep the list hidden has been widely reported, with media coverage emphasizing the administration's efforts to control the narrative around the case. The situation remains fluid, with the court's decision likely to have far-reaching consequences for election law and policy in the United States.

The Trump administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) is attempting to prevent the public release of a list of over 20,000 registered voters in California who are alleged to be noncitizens, following a court order requiring its disclosure. The case, which involves a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department to block California from counting mail-in ballots from these voters in the November 3 midterm elections, has drawn significant attention. U.S. District Judge David Carter ordered the DOJ to release the list after the administration attempted to keep it confidential. The administration's efforts to maintain secrecy have been described as 'scrambling' by media outlets, highlighting the urgency with which they are trying to prevent the information from becoming public. The list in question contains the names of voters who the Trump administration claims are likely noncitizens, a claim that has been met with skepticism by many legal experts and civil rights advocates. The case has significant implications for election integrity and voter rights, as it challenges the ability of states to count mail-in ballots from individuals who may be ineligible to vote. The DOJ's lawsuit, which seeks to block California from counting these ballots, has been criticized as politically motivated, with opponents arguing that it undermines the democratic process. The administration's attempts to keep the list secret have raised concerns about transparency and the potential misuse of government power to influence election outcomes. Legal experts suggest that the court's order to release the list may set a precedent for future cases involving election disputes. The case is part of a broader pattern of legal challenges by the Trump administration to restrict voting access, particularly for mail-in ballots, which have become increasingly popular in recent elections. The administration's actions have been widely condemned by civil liberties groups, who argue that such measures disproportionately affect minority voters and undermine the principle of universal suffrage. The ongoing legal battle underscores the growing tensions between federal and state authorities over election procedures and the right to vote. As the November 3 midterm elections approach, the case has become a focal point for debates about election security, voter eligibility, and the role of the federal government in overseeing state elections. The DOJ's scramble to keep the list hidden has been widely reported, with media coverage emphasizing the administration's efforts to control the narrative around the case. The situation remains fluid, with the court's decision likely to have far-reaching consequences for election law and policy in the United States.

The Justice Department is asking the federal court to block certification if Sen. Sullivan loses, but would have won had the other Sullivan's votes been counted for him.

via PBS News Hour - The Latest — Blanche told CNN's "State of the Union" that President Donald Trump, who said Friday that he was "the one that said do it," is not trying to overturn state election results "in any way, shape or form" on the cusp of the Nov. 3 election.

via The Hill News — Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola (D) responded to the Justice Department’s (DOJ) lawsuit seeking to block her state from certifying its election results should her Republican challenger lose, saying Friday the move was “frivolous.” “This is clearly corruption. This is clearly a very desperate attempt to cling to power, using his allies in Washington, D.C.…

via The Hill News — Democratic leaders and election groups filed a lawsuit against President Trump and the Justice Department (DOJ) on Tuesday, seeking to block federal officials from pressuring states to remove voters from their rolls ahead of the November midterm elections. The 44-page complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, accuses the DOJ…

via - Democracy Docket — In public statements, the Trump administration misrepresented central allegations in its lawsuit seeking to bar California from counting ballots from tens of thousands of voters in the midterms. The post Trump admin. claims it confirmed 20,000 California voters are noncitizens. It didn’t appeared first on Democracy Docket .

via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — Lawsuit comes weeks before midterm elections and follows debunked claims of noncitizens voting in various states.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a recent change to the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), which is used by overseas U.S. citizens to request absentee ballots. The lawsuit alleges that the Pentagon, under the Trump administration, quietly removed an option on the form that allowed U.S. citizens born abroad but who have never lived in the United States to indicate their voting eligibility. This change, implemented just before the deadline for sending out overseas ballots, was approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) without public input. The DNC argues that the move is part of a desperate effort by Trump and Republicans to restrict voting access for overseas citizens, particularly those who have never resided in the U.S. DNC Chair Ken Martin stated, 'Trump and Republicans are so desperate to hang on to power that they are trying to eliminate the way some American citizens abroad register to vote and request mail ballots.' The U.S. Vote Foundation's Susan Dzieduszycka-Suinat warned that the change could confuse eligible voters, potentially leading them to abandon their ballot requests entirely, even though federal law still guarantees their right to vote. Pentagon official Sean O'Keefe defended the rushed timeline, claiming the old form might confuse voters about required information, but DNC lawyers countered that the government has over 15 years of experience handling this process. The lawsuit highlights that an estimated 2.2 million Americans abroad are eligible to vote, with about 11% casting ballots in 2024. The number of citizens born abroad who have never lived in the U.S. is unclear, though a 2016 government estimate placed it near 11,590. The DNC believes this number has grown since. This lawsuit comes amid broader Republican efforts to restrict voting access, including a recent Supreme Court case upholding state laws on mail-in ballot deadlines and a Trump order to block mail-in ballots for non-compliant states, which was blocked by federal courts. The lawsuit underscores the ongoing political battle over voting rights, particularly for overseas voters, and the administration's alleged attempts to undermine their ability to participate in elections.

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