DOJ Charges 28 Green Card Holders with Election Crimes in California, Escalating Feud Over Voting System

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged 28 green card holders in California with election crimes, alleging illegal voter registration or voting in U.S. elections. This action marks a significant escalation in the Trump administration's dispute with California over its voting system as the midterm elections approach. The DOJ also filed an emergency request to prevent California from processing ballots from individuals the federal government identifies as 'likely noncitizens.' California officials have sought clarification on the federal government's conclusions, which they have not received, and previously called the allegations 'outrageous' and 'unsubstantiated.'