The Economic Times

With US midterms underway, courts rebuff Trump's pressure on state election officials

Federal judges issued rulings that restricted the Trump administration's efforts aimed at influencing state election officials. These efforts were primarily focused on alleged noncitizen voting, which evidence shows is quite rare. Multiple legal challenges led to precedents affirming state sovereignty regarding election administration. Despite these setbacks, the Justice Department continues to pursue various actions related to noncitizen voting. Recent decisions highlight ongoing tensions between federal and state election authority.