Alex Padilla: “DOJ’s failure to seek immediate relief is profoundly concerning—for the integrity of the Department, the rule of law…”

No matter how many lawsuits they file or how many election officials they threaten, they do not have the authority to interfere.

We will fight this illegal overreach every step of the way.

Any DOJ action that could spoil an election would be one of the most serious constitutional violations imaginable.

The 2026 midterm elections have begun. We urge you to immediately reaffirm that the Department will forgo any actions that would interfere with the lawful administration of the 2026 elections.