Justice Department Sues California Over Alleged Non-Citizen Ballots

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Published: 2026-10-15
Category: us
Source: Los Angeles Times
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The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against California and election officials to prevent the counting of approximately 20,000 ballots from individuals alleged to be non-citizens. Federal officials have given California 48 hours to verify citizenship or withhold these ballots, arguing that federal data on potential non-citizen registrations is reliable. This legal action could impact election integrity and voter rights in the state.

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