Judge says DOJ is pursuing 'intimidation plan' against election officials
The Justice Department's plans to pursue criminal prosecutions of election officials who fail to stop noncitizens from voting is an "intimidation plan" and is likely illegal, a federal judge ruled Friday.
TL;DR
- A federal judge ruled the Justice Department's plan to prosecute election officials is likely illegal.
- The judge characterized the plan as an "intimidation plan."
- The prosecution would target officials who fail to stop noncitizens from voting.