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Trump Administration Sues California Over Noncitizen Ballots
Trump administration sues California to block counting 20,000 alleged noncitizen mail-in ballots before November elections.
In brief
Trump administration sues California to block counting 20,000 alleged noncitizen mail-in ballots before November elections. Trump administration sued California to prevent counting mail-in ballots from 20,000 people the federal government says are likely noncitizens until their immigration status is confirmed…
Trump Administration Sues California
Trump administration sued California election officials to bar counting mail-in ballots from 20,000 people the federal government says are likely noncitizens.
48-Hour Deadline for Review
Justice Department gave California 48 hours to review a password-protected thumb drive with 20,000 names.
Alleged Noncitizen List
Federal government claims 20,000 voters on California rolls are likely noncitizens for November election.
California's Response
California secretary of state says federal government provided no evidence of noncitizen voters on state rolls.
Voter Roll Details
California has 23 million registered voters with roughly half being registered democrats.
Election Law Expert
Election law expert calls lawsuit 'fairly frivolous' and says it could set stage for false election claims.
Thumb Drive Delivery
Los Angeles County received thumb drive with password on sticky note for alleged noncitizen list.
California's Stance
California says it is in full compliance with federal law and will not withhold ballots for alleged noncitizens.
In short
Trump administration sued California to prevent counting mail-in ballots from 20,000 people the federal government says are likely noncitizens until their immigration status is confirmed.
