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DOJ Suspends Election-Crime Training, Drops Adams Charges, Warns Midterms Risk

6/8/2026

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The Department halted its election-crime training program and removed the guide.
It appointed election officers in every U.S. attorney district and suspended rule requiring U.S. attorneys to consult the Public Integrity Section.
Rob Heberle resigned from Election Crimes Branch after the department dropped charges against former New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Former DOJ officials warned that the lack of a command center may hinder threat response before November midterms.

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The Department halted its election-crime training program and removed the guide.
It appointed election officers in every U.S. attorney district and suspended rule requiring U.S. attorneys to consult the Public Integrity Section.
Rob Heberle resigned from Election Crimes Branch after the department dropped charges against former New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Former DOJ officials warned that the lack of a command center may hinder threat response before November midterms.