Justice Department’s midterm role draws scrutiny

Politics · First reported 2 Nov, 11:37 · Updated 11:52

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Reports say President Donald Trump’s Justice Department has shown a willingness to intervene directly in the midterms, departing from decades of practice aimed at avoiding the appearance of politically beneficial law enforcement. Critics warn that such involvement could help sow doubt about the election.

The Justice Department has shown willingness to intervene directly in Tuesday’s midterm elections, according to one report.
The report describes this as a break with decades of practice intended to avoid the appearance that law enforcement powers are being used to benefit a political cause.
Critics say the department’s actions could accelerate efforts by Trump to cast doubt on the midterms, which will decide control of Congress and winners of dozens of governors’ races.

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Key facts

Election timing: The midterms are described as taking place Tuesday.
Department: The reports concern President Donald Trump’s Justice Department.
Election stakes: The midterms will determine control of Congress and the winners of dozens of governors’ races.