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US justice department sues California over alleged noncitizen voting

DoJ had demanded that LA county confirm citizenship of people on list in thumb drive, but officials refused US politics live – latest updates Send us your questions about immigration and the midterms The US Department of Justice sued California on Thursday, seeking a court order to prevent the state from tabulating certain ballots cast in the midterm…

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