US judge blocks federal move on California midterm voter rolls
US District Judge David O. Carter rejected the Trump administration's interference in the California midterm vote. He said registered voters must not lose a core right because of unfounded allegations. The ruling concerns how voter rolls are handled ahead of the elections.
ContextContext: US midterm elections choose members of Congress and many state officials, and voter rolls are maintained mainly by the states. Courts often become the place where disputes over voter registration are settled.
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