# DOJ demands 48-hour quarantine for suspected noncitizen ballots

> DOJ gives California registrars 48 hours to quarantine suspected noncitizen ballots.
- Title: DOJ demands 48-hour quarantine for suspected noncitizen…
- Summary: DOJ gives California registrars 48 hours to quarantine suspected noncitizen ballots. DOJ demands California county registrars sequester ballots from…
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## DOJ sends 48-hour demand
The DOJ sent a letter to Contra Costa's registrar on Friday, demanding she sequester certain ballots.
## Contra Costa gets 400 names
The letter requires Contra Costa's registrar to confirm citizenship for over 400 voters.
## Regulators say they're legal
Contra Costa's registrar says they follow state and federal election law without wrongdoing.
## DOJ lawsuit targets 20,000 ballots
The DOJ sued California to block counting 20,000 suspected noncitizen ballots.
## Election officials warn of intimidation
Los Angeles County says DOJ letters threaten officials twelve days before the election.
## Key takeaway

DOJ demands California county registrars sequester ballots from suspected noncitizens within 48 hours.