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Cities Sue Over Election Funding Threat | Colorado Springs News
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Cities and counties from Texas to Tennessee are suing the Trump administration over demands to slash election security funding unless they adopt sweeping, costly new voting rules — including federal citizenship checks for poll workers, outdated machine upgrades, and mandatory paper audits. Local officials say it’s an illegal hostage-taking of vital anti-terrorism grants that fund life-saving equipment and law enforcement, while the administration insists these measures are essential to protect national security and election integrity. The case pits federal overreach against states’ rights and raises a red flag over who controls election procedures and federal spending.
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