# DOJ sues California over voter rolls

> DOJ files lawsuit to block California ballot counting as state officials reject federal noncitizen voter claims.
- Title: DOJ sues California over voter rolls · Sfchronicle | Shortify
- Summary: DOJ files lawsuit to block California ballot counting as state officials reject federal noncitizen voter claims. DOJ sued California to prevent counting…
- Keywords: doj, california, gavin newsom, california governor, noncitizen voters, voter rolls, election, november 3 election, federal government, state officials, election officials, california secretary of state
- Source: Sfchronicle — https://sfchronicle.com/politics/article/doj-california-ballots-lawsuit-22478986.php
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- Topics: doj, california, gavin newsom, california governor, noncitizen voters, voter rolls, election, november 3 election, federal government, state officials, election officials, california secretary of state
## 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
## Key takeaway

DOJ sued California to prevent counting noncitizen voters identified by federal officials, but state officials dismissed the claims as fabricated.