DOJ’s ‘shocking’ flurry of pre-election activity breaks long-standing precedent, former officials say

WASHINGTON — With less than a week to go before midterm elections that could give Democrats control of Congress, during what’s typically a quiet period for federal prosecutors, the Justice Department has been highly active in cases around voting and President Donald Trump’s political enemies.

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FOR SUBSCRIBERSHow California prison reforms helped free a serial rapist called ‘America’s creepiest heir’

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FOR SUBSCRIBERSDHS hack exposes 40,000 employee names and undercover ICE agents, activists say

FOR SUBSCRIBERSRising diesel prices hit school districts hard ahead of the midterm elections

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FOR SUBSCRIBERSDavid Crowley rushes to shore up support with Black voters in Wisconsin governor’s race

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