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Democrats Sue Trump Administration Over Alleged Election Interference, Claim Officials Are Being Intimidated

U.S. President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn as he departs the White House on October 12. (Credit: Getty Images)

Democratic organizations and lawmakers sued the Trump administration, claiming it was attempting to interfere with and intimidate state election officials.

The lawsuit sought to stop the administration from forcing states to purge voter rolls, arguing its actions interfered with states' constitutional authority to organize and run elections. The lawsuit also alleges that the administration is using bogus claims of election fraud to justify an action that could disenfranchise thousands of voters.

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