DOJ gave California a voter list, a 48-hour deadline — and a threat of court action
Summary
The Department of Justice under President Donald Trump has given California a list of possible noncitizen voters and asked state officials to investigate them within 48 hours. The DOJ warned that if the state does not act, it could take emergency legal steps to stop ballots from people whose citizenship cannot be confirmed.Key Facts
- The DOJ sent letters asking California officials to check if listed voters are citizens by October 15.
- Officials are told to separate ballots from voters whose citizenship is unclear, not cancel them immediately.
- The DOJ warned it might take emergency court action if California does not comply quickly.
- The list was given to Los Angeles County and California Secretary of State Shirley Weber.
- Voting by mail had already started when this request was made.
- The DOJ says only citizens can legally vote in federal elections, calling it a federal crime for noncitizens to vote.
- Critics say the DOJ's investigation is coming too late and contains many errors.
- Past claims by the administration about large numbers of noncitizen voters have often been proven incorrect or exaggerated.
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