From the Left · Read · October 31, 2026
Oct 30 ยท Federal Judge Trina Thompson in California orders the Justice Department to stop threatening election officials with prosecution over ballots it says belong to noncitizens, days before the midterms
CBS News: Judge orders DOJ to stop trying to "intimidate" and "threaten" California election officials
Grade B (88/100). CBS reports the order, its Nov. 16 end date, the Voting Rights Act finding and the 20,000-ballot dispute.
B: Uses loaded words.
- Uses loaded words (minus 12 points): 'part of a sweeping campaign by the Trump administration' (characterization in the outlet's own voice)
Splits: CBS reports the order, its Nov. 16 end date, the Voting Rights Act finding and the 20,000-ballot dispute.
Same story: Newsweek, Fox News
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