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Judge Blocks DHS Election Field Operations in Nine States

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 3:40 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín blocked DHS election field operations in nine states, including California and New York.
The injunction bars DHS agents from interviewing individuals they know or suspect are U.S. citizens.
Judge Martínez-Olguín said the target lists are voluminous, unreliable and risk voter intimidation.
The order remains effective through Election Day on Nov. 3 after a pause ending 5 p.m. Oct. 23.

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U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín blocked DHS election field operations in nine states, including California and New York.
The injunction bars DHS agents from interviewing individuals they know or suspect are U.S. citizens.
Judge Martínez-Olguín said the target lists are voluminous, unreliable and risk voter intimidation.
The order remains effective through Election Day on Nov. 3 after a pause ending 5 p.m. Oct. 23.