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Judge Blocks DOJ’s ‘Dragnet’ Probe of Voter Fraud Nationwide
By Zoe Tillman · Oct 9, 2026, 1:27 PM CDT
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A US judge blocked a key component of the Justice Department’s efforts under the Trump administration to obtain state voter records as part of a nationwide probe into alleged election fraud by non-US citizens.
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The article provides no details about the judge’s identity, the court, the specific legal reasoning, the scope of the blocked component, the Justice Department’s request, or any reactions from states or officials. It also lacks information on the status of the broader investigation, the legal basis for seeking voter records, and any precedent for such a request.