California ballot officials at legal risk, DOJ warns
The Trump administration's Department of Justice has warned California ballot officials that they risk criminal prosecution if they process and count ballots from voters suspected of being noncitizens. The DOJ has sued California over the counting of these ballots, framing the action as part of a broader election integrity effort ahead of upcoming midterm elections.
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2 sourcesDOJ says California officials who process ballots from suspected noncitizens risk prosecution
California officials who process ballots from suspected noncitizens risk prosecution, US warns
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6 sourcesTrump administration warns California election officials of possible prosecution over noncitizen ballots
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12 sourcesTrump is Trying to Stop States from Counting Suspected Noncitizen Ballots. Can He Do It?
Justice Department Vows to Prosecute California Election Officials Who Tabulate Unlawful Ballots
Trump Warns California Election Officials of Jail Time if They Let Noncitizens Vote
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2 developments- Oct 16California officials who process ballots from suspected noncitizens risk prosecution, US warns
- Oct 19Only right-leaning coverage:Justice Department seeks to BLOCK ballots of 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters in California
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Quiet for 5 daysLast development · Oct 19 — Justice Department seeks to BLOCK ballots of 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters in California