UPDATE: Judge Carter ends his hearing with a warning to DOJ:
"This court believes it would be wise that any threats to state and county elected employees cease immediately. Good night."
He will issue a formal ruling tomorrow but appears to be rejecting DOJ's emergency efforts.
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Carter says this is a "monumental change" and he needs more time to consider the issue with a slower timeframe, with expert testimony and not rushed filings that would "have the court just wing it with a ruling."
He seems poised to deny the federal government's emergency motion.
Judge CARTER makes clear he is deeply skeptical of DOJ position. He wants to know why, if DOJ has suspicions peopel are illegally registered, prosecutors should charge them. "Let's get busy," he says.
ESSAYLI: "We're very busy."
CARTER: "Get busier."