Judge denounces DOJ lawsuit over California mail ballots

The U.S. Justice Department had filed a lawsuit trying to prevent California from counting approximately 20,000 ballots that it said were cast by noncitizens, until their immigration status could be verified. On Friday, the Justice Department moved to dismiss its own lawsuit. The case is no longer proceeding.

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PBS NewsHourLean Left· 3d ago

Justice Department drops bid to force California to set aside disputed ballots

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 3d ago

Justice Dept. dismisses suit against California over 20,000 ballots

NOTUSLean Left· 4d ago

DOJ Drops Its Bid to Force California to Segregate Disputed Ballots

MS NowLeft· 4d ago

DOJ voluntarily drops California ballot lawsuit

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 4d ago

Feds move to dismiss case over 20,000 California ballots after Supreme Court denied appeal

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11 sources
CBS NewsCenter· 7h ago

Judge denounces DOJ lawsuit over California mail ballots

DOJ drops suit against California

The HillCenter· 4d ago

DOJ dismisses lawsuit over California's 20,000 disputed ballots

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 4d ago

DOJ drops bid to force California to set aside disputed ballots

Trump administration drops lawsuit over California election procedures

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MyNorthwestLean Right· 4d ago· ran in 9 outlets

US Justice Department drops bid to force California to set aside disputed ballots

Just the NewsLean Right· 5d ago

Justice Department drops attempt to set aside California ballots it believes belong to noncitizens