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POLITICS & POLICY • UNITED STATES

Judge orders Trump officials to identify states sent election-related letters

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A federal judge gave the government until noon Friday to identify which states received letters seeking their help in finding evidence of voter fraud, according to The New York Times. The article does not identify the states or describe the letters’ contents in detail.

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The order concerns federal officials’ communications with states about election-related inquiries. The supplied report does not establish broader effects on election administration or identify which states are affected.