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TexasTowelie

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Sat Nov 5, 2016, 07:08 AM Nov 2016

What you need to know about an Ohio federal judge's order on voter harassment

CLEVELAND, Ohio — An order released Friday afternoon by a federal judge in Cleveland overseeing a voter-intimidation lawsuit brought against Donald Trump and Republicans reiterates that people must obey Ohio's law when going to polling places.

U.S. District Judge James Gwin's order says that "there is a legitimate possibility that particular laws may be imminently violated" and that "ordering compliance with those laws is appropriate."

Even though what most of what Gwin included in his order is covered by certain provisions of Ohio law, the issuance of a restraining order means that a person or group who violates the order could be found in contempt and face sanctions.

The order remains in place until voting for the presidential election is complete. It applies to Trump's campaign, longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone and his groups, "as well as their officers, agents, servants, and employees — and other individuals or groups, including groups associated with the Clinton for Presidency campaign."

Read more: http://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/index.ssf/2016/11/what_you_need_to_know_about_an.html

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What you need to know about an Ohio federal judge's order on voter harassment (Original Post) TexasTowelie Nov 2016 OP
This had to be done, as we've seen several assaults on voting rights already Divine Discontent Nov 2016 #1
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