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Justice Department threatens to sue California over alleged noncitizen voters; LA County sent list

DOJ sent LA County registrar a password-protected thumb drive with list of names the federal government believes are likely noncitizens who were sent ballots to participate in the Nov. 3 election. It has not been opened because of security concerns, county elections chief says.

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Santa Ana Orange County Register· Oct 14, 8:28 PMJustice Department threatens to sue California over alleged noncitizen voters; LA County sent list

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