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Democrats accuse Trump of using prosecution threats to pressure election officials
Democratic groups sued the Trump administration Tuesday, accusing it of using unfounded voter fraud claims to muscle its way into how states run elections.Why it matters: The groups say the administration is issuing a stream of threats to intimidate and bully both voters and election officials.They're asking a judge to declare the administration's actions unlawful and block further interference.Driving the news: The lawsuit condemns the administration for targeting state voter rolls by insisting that local officials review federally compiled lists of alleged noncitizens on their voter rolls.Th