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Trump's Master Voter List Scheme That Could Steal the Midterms - Democracy Docket
Trump and his administration are quietly building a national list of approved voters — and if your name isn't on it, you may not be able to vote by mail in 2026. Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias breaks down the scheme, explains why Trump's DOJ is losing in the courts, and lists what you can do right now to protect your vote. - 06/10/2026.
00:00 Trump's Plan to Steal the 2026 Midterms
01:49 What's Really in the Voter File Grab
05:44 DOJ Losing in Court — So Far
10:57 The Quiet Period and the Purge Threat
16:57 DOJ's Contradictory Legal Arguments
22:21 California, U.S. Attorneys, and Intimidation
25:34 The Master List's Broader Danger
28:28 What You Need to Do Right Now
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