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DOJ says California officials who process ballots from suspected noncitizens risk prosecution

The Trump administration is escalating its fight with California ahead of next month's midterm election, warning that local officials who process and tabulate ballots submitted by suspected noncitizen voters are putting themselves at risk of criminal investigation and potential prosecution.

Sources (2)· Oct 16, 11:30 PM to Oct 17, 1:54 AM

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Officials who process ballots from suspected noncitizens risk prosecution, US warnsThe Trump administration is escalating its fight with California ahead of next month’s midterm election, warning that local officials who process ballots submitted by suspected noncitizen voters are putting themselves at risk of criminal investigation ...

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NFL Great Todd Gurley Campaigns with Trump in GeorgiaFormer star NFL running back Todd Gurley joined President Donald Trump on stage at his rally in Georgia on Friday—with midterm elections just over two weeks away. The post NFL Great Todd Gurley Campaigns with Trump in Georgia appeared first on Breitbart .

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Trump Threatens California Officials With Imprisonment Over Stance On Mail BallotsStudies have found that noncitizens casting actual ballots is exceedingly uncommon.

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