CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal appeals court in Cincinnati has granted a motion by Donald Trump’s presidential campaign to block a lower court restraining order obtained by Ohio Democrats.
A three-judge panel of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Sunday that the Ohio Democratic Party has not demonstrated a likelihood of success on the merits of its case. It granted the emergency stay sought by Trump in a brief order.
The Ohio Democratic Party filed a lawsuit last week, saying a court order is needed to protect Ohioans’ rights to vote free from harassment, coercion and intimidation. A U.S. district court judge in Cleveland ruled Friday that anyone who engages in intimidation or harassment inside or near polling places would face contempt of court charges.
A state party spokeswoman says it’s exploring options.
Donald Trump campaign events in Ohio Monday:
Donald Trump, Jr.:
1:55pm – Franklin County Grassroots Meet & Greet, Grove City City Hall, 4035 Broadway
3:45pm – Champaign County Grassroots Meet & Greet with Congressman Jim Jordan, Champaign Aviation Museum, 1652 N Main St., Urbana
5:40pm – Miami County Grassroots Meet & Greet, The Crystal Room, 845 West Market St., TroyFormer Alaska Gov. and VP candidate Sarah Palin:
12:15pm – Hamilton County Grassroots Meet & Greet, Anderson Bar & Grill, 8060 Beechmont Ave.,
Cincinnati
1:45pm – Montgomery County Grassroots Meet & Greet, Trump-Pence Victory Center, 3020 Far Hills Ave., Kettering
3:15pm – Fayette County Grassroots Meet & Greet, Fayette County Airport, 2770 State Rte. 38, Washington Court House
5:20pm – Muskingum County Grassroots Meet & Greet, Scale Haus Banquet Barn, 1900 Lutz Lane, Building B, Zanesville
7:10pm – Delaware County Grass Roots Meet & Greet, Delaware Co. Trump-Pence Victory Office,
3956 North Hampton Drive, Powell
Ohio’s elections chief says he’s not aware of any credible voter intimidation threat — only political rhetoric.
Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted says voter intimidation won’t be tolerated at the polls.
Husted is also stressing the security of the key battleground state’s electoral process as he seeks to bolster voter confidence ahead of Election Day.
Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted says the state has improved its voter registration data and strengthened its laws, processes and technology.
Husted tells The Associated Press in a recent interview that the state’s election system is “as secure as it’s ever been.”
His comments follow repeated claims from Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump that the election is rigged against him. Husted’s remarks also come amid concerns of possible voter intimidation at polling places.