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DOJ Charges 28 California Residents With Voting-Related Crimes Amid Trump’s Voter Fraud Push

The effort by the Trump administration comes as it wages a broader fight with California officials over voter rolls.

Sources (1)· Oct 19, 9:49 PM

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The New York Times· Oct 19, 9:49 PMDOJ Charges 28 California Residents With Voting-Related Crimes Amid Trump’s Voter Fraud Push

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