DOJ pressures California counties to aid noncitizen voter identification

The U.S. Justice Department has sent letters to California election officials demanding cooperation in identifying noncitizen voters, threatening federal scrutiny for noncompliance. This escalates federal-state tension over election administration, though the legal basis and enforcement consequences remain unclear. The move signals heightened federal intervention in state-run elections, potentially affecting voter rolls and political dynamics.

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