Democratic groups have sued the Trump administration, accusing federal officials of using unsubstantiated voter fraud claims to interfere with how states conduct elections, according to Axios. The lawsuit asks a judge to declare the administration’s actions unlawful and prevent further attempts to influence state election procedures.
The groups argue that the administration has allegedly used threats of prosecution and possible jail time to pressure election officials into following federal demands. They say the actions could intimidate both officials and eligible voters, particularly as federal agencies push states to investigate people flagged on government lists of suspected noncitizens.
