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'This is not normal': Feds demand California counties set aside 'likely' noncitizen ballots

The Justice Department sent letters to county elections offices statewide Friday demanding they segregate ballots from voters the Trump administration believes are not U.S. citizens.

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Los Angeles Times· Oct 24, 2:50 AM'This is not normal': Feds demand California counties set aside 'likely' noncitizen ballots

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