In the new petition, the Justice Department argues Trump's 2019 White House statements denying the allegations were official acts protected by federal law.
The emergency application comes after a federal appeals court held that the president's executive order would confuse and possibly disenfranchise voters.
In the new petition, the Justice Department argues Trump's 2019 White House statements denying the allegations were official acts protected by federal law.
The emergency application comes after a federal appeals court held that the president's executive order would confuse and possibly disenfranchise voters.