Democrats sue Trump administration over 'threats and intimidation' ahead of election
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- The Hill reports: “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 voter…”
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