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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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DOJ threatens legal action against California over alleged noncitizen votersThe DOJ demanded election officials review a list of possible noncitizens within 48 hours and “segregate” any mail ballots they sent in.

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DOJ Issues Ultimatum To California: Review List Of Alleged Noncitizen Voters Or Else!The letter also demands that the state refuse to send ballots to those on the list until it confirms their citizenship status.

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California 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 and potential prosecution. The letter Friday from senior Justice Department officials is the latest…

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