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DOJ sues California over voter rolls
DOJ files lawsuit to block California ballot counting as state officials reject federal noncitizen voter claims.
In brief
DOJ files lawsuit to block California ballot counting as state officials reject federal noncitizen voter claims. DOJ sued California to prevent counting noncitizen voters identified by federal officials, but state officials dismissed the claims as fabricated. Originally reported by Sfchronicle.
DOJ sues California
Department of Justice sued California to block ballot counting of alleged noncitizen voters.
“a sad, desperate attempt by trump to use his politicized justice department to try to suppress california voters just three weeks before election day”
State rejects federal claims
California officials dismissed federal government's claim of 20,000 noncitizen voters as fabricated.
“the federal government's numbers were made up”
Federal claims disputed
State officials disputed federal government's initial claim of 190,000 noncitizen voters.
“you believe? or you know? they may be, or they are?”
State officials respond
California's secretary of state called federal claims an 'emergency of the DOJ's creation'.
“the extraordinary measures you demand are contrary to both federal and state law”
Attorney general opposes
California Attorney General Rob Bonta vowed to fight the lawsuit and called federal claims misinformation.
“we are not impressed with the federal government's letter”
Legal challenges
UCLA Voting Rights Project sued to prevent federal interference with california elections.
“the feds have absolutely no role in this at all”
Federal timing criticized
Federal officials sent demands just three weeks before election day.
“the timing is rife with and smacks of and reeks of desperation and bad faith”
State maintains accuracy
California says it ensures only eligible voters are registered and maintains accurate voter rolls.
“we welcome the opportunity to review real evidence of registered noncitizen voters”
What happens next
Court will decide whether federal claims can block california ballot counting.
“the judge has not yet ruled on the coalition's request”
At a glance
DOJ sued California to prevent counting noncitizen voters identified by federal officials, but state officials dismissed the claims as fabricated.
