DOJ orders California to purge non-citizen voters within 48 hours
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued an order requiring California and Los Angeles County to review voter rolls and separate ballots of presumed non-citizens within 48 hours, based on a federal list. This escalates federal-state tension over election administration, with legal challenges likely. The move could affect election integrity debates and voting access in a key state.
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DOJ Sues California Over Non-Citizen Voter Rolls, Demands Ballot Segregation
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against California, seeking to block the counting of over 20,000 votes from individuals it alleges are non-citizens. This action follows a 48-hour ultimatum from the DOJ to California officials to investigate potential ineligible voters and set aside ballots, threatening emergency court action. The federal intervention is unprecedented and has escalated federal-state tensions regarding election administration, with the outcome uncertain.