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DOJ Sues to Block Alaska Senate Certification Unless Sullivan Wins

By Drooid · Oct 25, 2026, 2:39 AM UTC · How we work

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HS agents target nonprofits

On October 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice sued to block certification of Alaska’s Senate election unless Senator Dan S. Sullivan is declared the winner.
Coverage frames the DOJ action as a political propaganda push that threatens voter intimidation and erodes election integrity.
A federal judge blocked Homeland Security field operations in nine states, citing voter intimidation risks.
Internal documents show Homeland Security agents targeted 150 nonprofit and church groups conducting voter-engagement work.

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Blocking Noncitizen Ballots

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Oct. 22, 2026, to block Alaska Senate certification unless Sen. Dan S. Sullivan wins.
DOJ officials stressed it is not creating chaos, saying its goal is to ensure eligible voters cast ballots.
Attorney General Todd Blanche said he cannot rule out DOJ intervention in a “doomsday scenario.”
The DOJ asked a judge to block California from counting 20,000 mail-in ballots from noncitizens.

Blindspot

A federal judge blocked Homeland Security field operations in nine states, ruling they posed a risk of voter intimidation and suppression.
Internal DOJ documents show Homeland Security agents targeted about 150 nonprofit and church groups that run voter-engagement activities.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Right-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

The 5-4 Supreme Court ruling on December 12, 2000 ended Florida’s recount, awarding George W. Bush the state’s 25 electoral votes by a 537-vote margin and citing Equal Protection violations. That decision set a precedent for federal courts to intervene in state vote tabulations, a legacy that now shapes Department of Justice challenges to election certifications and ballot-eligibility rules nationwide.

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HS agents target nonprofits

On October 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice sued to block certification of Alaska’s Senate election unless Senator Dan S. Sullivan is declared the winner.
Coverage frames the DOJ action as a political propaganda push that threatens voter intimidation and erodes election integrity.
A federal judge blocked Homeland Security field operations in nine states, citing voter intimidation risks.
Internal documents show Homeland Security agents targeted 150 nonprofit and church groups conducting voter-engagement work.

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