# DOJ Threatens California Over Noncitizen Voters

> DOJ demands California review noncitizen voter list within 48 hours.
- Title: DOJ Threatens California Over Noncitizen Voters · NBC Bay Area
- Summary: DOJ demands California review noncitizen voter list within 48 hours. DOJ threatens legal action against California unless officials review a list of…
- Keywords: justice department, california, elections, voting, noncitizen voters, 2026 election, federal law, voter registration, news, local, DOJ, Threatens
- Source: NBC Bay Area — https://nbcbayarea.com/news/national-international/doj-threatens-legal-action-california-alleged-noncitizen-voters/4158045
- Published: 2026-10-14T19:54:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: justice department, california, elections, voting, noncitizen voters, 2026 election, federal law, voter registration, news, local
## DOJ demands review
The Justice Department demanded California election officials review a list of possible noncitizens within 48 hours.
## DOJ sends letters
Acting Deputy Attorney General R. Trent McCotter sent letters to California Secretary of State Shirley Weber and Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder Dean Logan.
## DOJ asks for segregation
McCotter requested county officials segregate mail ballots from potential noncitizens until citizenship status is confirmed.
## DOJ provides list
The DOJ provided a password-protected thumb drive with a list of individuals the federal government believes are likely noncitizens who sent vote-by-mail ballots for the 2026 election.
## DOJ claims crime
The DOJ states allowing noncitizens to vote cancels citizen votes and it is a federal crime for noncitizens to vote in u.s. elections.
## California officials respond
California election officials say they will not access the thumb drive due to data privacy protocols and do not consider it a secure medium.
## Key takeaway

DOJ threatens legal action against California unless officials review a list of potential noncitizens on voter rolls by Thursday.