DOJ letter an attempt to intimidate, Colorado’s top election official says

By: Lindsey Toomer

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 920

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Colorado’s secretary of state and voter advocates say they stand by Colorado’s election system and workers following the Trump administration’s latest attempt to target election officials.

The U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter earlier this week that threatens criminal prosecution of election officials who allow noncitizen voting. The department confirmed to Democracy Docket that it sent similar letters to all 50 states and Washington, D.C., Tuesday.

“This is another thinly-veiled attempt by …

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