DOJ Threatens California Over Alleged Noncitizen Voter List
· World · The Independent, Axios, CBS News
The US Department of Justice has given California authorities 48 hours to review a list of alleged noncitizen voters or face legal action. Acting Deputy Attorney General R. Trent McCotter sent a letter to Secretary of State Shirley Weber demanding that the state withhold mail-in ballots from individuals identified as likely noncitizens. The directive requires that any ballots already returned by these individuals be segregated and not counted until citizenship status is verified. Federal officials warned that they would seek emergency relief if California fails to comply with these instructions. While the Trump administration claims noncitizen voting is a widespread problem, experts maintain the practice is rare and statistically insignificant.
Why it matters
The DOJ's ultimatum escalates tensions over election integrity and could lead to significant legal challenges regarding voter eligibility in California.
Read the original report — The Independent
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