Biden-appointed judge blocks voter-fraud probes in battleground states just days before midterms

Why it matters: The order blocks field investigations in nine states, several with high-profile November elections. The judge delayed enforcement until Friday to allow an appeal, and set the restrictions to expire on Election Day unless otherwise ordered. Key numbers: The order covers California, Connecticut, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin. New Jersey erroneously placed over 6,000 non-citizens on its voter rolls. The Justice Department announced charges against 16 individuals in September.

Judicial block on voter-fraud probes days before midterms signals regulatory risk.

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