SEIU condemns threats against election workers
Service Employees International UnionUnion statement by President April Verrett, published October 31
SEIU welcomes the order and describes the government's warnings as bullying election workers.
“We said we would not let the Trump administration bully election workers, and today we won a critical court order blocking those threats.”
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DOJ warns election workers of prosecution; unions and civil-rights groups challenge the warnings as intimidation
DOJ argues that election officials who knowingly facilitate noncitizen voting face criminal exposure. Unions and civil-rights groups say its warnings seek to intimidate workers following lawful election procedures. An October 30 temporary order restricts the challenged demands and threats.
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Verrett welcomes the order and says the union will oppose intimidation of election workers.
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The court grants temporary relief, sets further briefing and a November 13 hearing, and makes preliminary findings.
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SEIU announces an emergency order protecting election workers.
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Verrett says SEIU and its partners will keep fighting for elections free from intimidation.
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SEIU condemns the government's pressure on election workers.
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