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Judge Rejects DOJ Bid to Block Ballots

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A federal judge on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) rejected the U.S. Department of Justice's efforts to set aside the ballots of more than 20,000 California voters it said might not be citizens, slamming the move as brazen pre-election "interference."

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The Trump administration warned California election officials that they could face criminal prosecution for processing ballots cast by suspected noncitizens.1

In a letter, the Justice Department threatened federal criminal investigations against election workers who knowingly process ballots from people identified as noncitizens.1

The administration filed a lawsuit to block California from counting mail-in ballots cast by approximately 20,000 suspected noncitizens.1

A preliminary analysis of a sample of individuals on the DOJ's list showed that nearly 40% indicated they were born in the United States and had no voting history.2

US District Judge David Carter rejected the Justice Department’s request to temporarily block California from counting ballots received from people on a list of alleged noncitizens.34

Written by AI from articles by 6 outlets. Each sentence links to the articles it rests on, and was checked automatically: every name, number and quote must appear in the sentences it cites, or it is removed.

Sources cited (6)
  1. Trump DOJ issues stark warning to California ballot counters after suing state over 20K suspected noncitizen voters New York Post, 17 Oct
  2. 'High percentage' of DOJ's noncitizen voters list was born in US: LA County analysis ABC News (US), 21 Oct
  3. US Justice Dept loses initial bid to block votes from alleged noncitizens in California The Straits Times, 29 Oct
  4. Judge rebuffs Trump DoJ’s bid to order California to set aside 20,000 ballots The Guardian, 29 Oct
  5. Some on DOJ's 20,000 "likely" noncitizen list in Calif. appear to be U.S.-born NPR, 21 Oct
  6. Judge rejects DOJ request to block California from immediately counting ballots linked to alleged noncitizens Fox News, 29 Oct

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The decision marks the latest setback for President Donald Trump's effort to boost the federal government's role in elections ahead of the midterms, with his Republican Party locked in a tight battle to retain control of both houses of Congress.

4 of 17 outletsfirst reported 26 Octwording from The Straits Times

The case is part of a larger effort under the right-wing Trump administration to crack down on alleged non-citizen voting ahead of the crucial November 3 midterm elections.

4 of 17 outletsfirst reported 16 Octwording from Al Jazeera

The Justice Department's list of alleged noncitizens registered to vote in California includes a "high percentage" of individuals who say they were born in the U.S. and many more who have no voting history at all, according to an analysis of a relatively small sample conducted by officials in Los Angeles.

6 of 17 outletsfirst reported 20 Octwording from ABC News

“Never before in American history has the federal government, on the eve of an election, sought to coerce a state and local government to abandon their own Constitutional elections procedures and bend to the will of the Executive Branch.”

6 of 17 outletsfirst reported 29 Octwording from The Guardian

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CBS News29 Oct

A federal judge denied the Trump administration’s request to require California to separate out approximately 20,000 mail ballots allegedly cast by non-citizens. In his ruling, Judge David Carter stated that forcing California to segregate and exclude these ballots violates constitutional principles giving states authority over their election procedures. The decision comes amid concerns about accuracy in the Justice…

Judge rejects DOJ's push to force California to set aside ballots →8 articles from CBS News on this story
The Guardian29 Oct

Federal judge David Carter rejected a request from the Trump administration's Justice Department to isolate approximately 20,000 ballots in California from individuals claimed to be non-citizens. This ruling came two weeks after the Justice Department delivered a USB drive containing this list of names to election officials, who had only 48 hours to review it before facing legal action if they did not comply. Judge…

Judge rebuffs Trump DoJ’s bid to order California to set aside 20,000 ballots →6 articles from The Guardian on this story
The Straits Times29 Oct

On October 28, US District Judge David Carter denied the Justice Department's request for a temporary restraining order to block California from counting votes received from individuals allegedly not citizens. This decision was part of an ongoing dispute over alleged non-citizen voters and reflects broader tensions between the federal government under President Trump and states like California regarding election…

US Justice Department loses initial bid to block votes from alleged non-citizens in California →6 articles from The Straits Times on this story
Toronto Star26 Oct

Federal judges on Sunday questioned the Justice Department's demand to set aside 20,000 California mail ballots due to potential non-citizenship concerns. The panel, including two Trump appointees and one Biden appointee, expressed skepticism about the lawsuit brought by the administration in mid-October. They debated whether the federal government has jurisdiction over voter eligibility checks and if such demands…

9th Circuit questions DOJ demand to set aside 20,000 California mail ballots →5 articles from Toronto Star on this story
New York Post25 Oct

Bill Essayli, Los Angeles’ first assistant US attorney, expressed concern over noncitizens potentially voting illegally in California’s elections as polling places opened across LA County. Essayli cited a Justice Department lawsuit against the state for failing to review a list of more than 20,000 suspected noncitizens who may have voted. He warned that without timely intervention by the court, it would be too late…

LA’s top federal prosecutor says California elections already in jeopardy →5 articles from New York Post on this story
ABC News (US)29 Oct

A federal judge in California denied the Justice Department’s request for an emergency order that would have required California to isolate approximately 20,000 ballots allegedly belonging to noncitizens. The Trump administration had argued these voters were “likely” ineligible, but Judge David Carter rejected this claim, emphasizing it was unprecedented for the federal government to interfere with a state's…

Judge rejects Trump admin request for order to segregate 20,000 Calif. ballots →4 articles from ABC News (US) on this story
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NBC News29 Oct

A federal judge in California denied a request by the Trump administration to segregate approximately 20,000 mail-in ballots from individuals alleged to be noncitizens. U.S. District Judge David Carter ruled that such action would violate constitutional principles and disrupt ongoing elections. The Justice Department had filed the lawsuit on October 15, seeking an order for California to set aside these ballots…

Judge denies Trump administration request to segregate alleged noncitizen ballots in California →3 articles from NBC News on this story
Al Jazeera29 Oct

A U.S. District Judge David Carter denied the Department of Justice's request to stop California from counting approximately 20,000 mail ballots cast by individuals potentially listed as noncitizens, six days before midterm elections. The ruling emphasizes that states control their election procedures and criticizes federal interference near an election date. Trump’s administration has issued over 100 subpoenas in…

Judge rejects Trump effort to block California ‘noncitizen’ ballots →3 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
Washington Examiner29 Oct

Federal Judge David Carter denied the Department of Justice's request to set aside approximately 20,000 mail ballots from suspected noncitizens in California, just days before the midterm elections. The ruling allows California’s current ballot processing methods to remain unchanged, ensuring that these ballots will be counted without additional scrutiny for citizenship verification.

Judge denies DOJ effort to isolate 20,000 California mail ballots →2 articles from Washington Examiner on this story
NPR29 Oct

A federal judge has denied the Justice Department’s request to halt processing ballots for 20,000 individuals deemed “likely” noncitizens in California’s midterm elections. The ruling came days before Election Day and cited concerns over disenfranchising eligible voters and disrupting state voting procedures. Judge David Carter rejected the DOJ's claim that setting aside these ballots was necessary, stating it would…

Judge denies the Justice Department's bid to stop processing California ballots →2 articles from NPR on this story
Los Angeles Times28 Oct

A federal judge in Los Angeles is considering a request by the Trump administration to block approximately 20,000 California ballots from being counted due to voter citizenship concerns. During a hearing, Judge David O. Carter expressed skepticism about the validity of the administration's list of questionable voters and emphasized that immediate action could disenfranchise eligible citizens. The judge also ordered…

Judge in L.A. weighs feds' request to block 20,000 California votes with skepticism →2 articles from Los Angeles Times on this story
Times of India16 Oct

The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against California, alleging over 20,000 suspected noncitizen voters are registered to vote and have received mail ballots for the upcoming November midterm elections. The department seeks a court order to prevent counting these ballots until citizenship is verified. This case reflects President Trump’s push for increased federal oversight of elections before the…

US midterms 2026: DOJ sues California, claims 20,000 suspected ‘noncitizen voters’; seeks to block mail ballots →
Daily Mail24 Oct

Federal prosecutors under the Trump administration are demanding that California counties identify suspected noncitizen voters within 48 hours and set aside their ballots before upcoming midterms. The Justice Department’s order, delivered just days before Election Day on November 3, targets more than 20,000 people flagged in a lawsuit as potential illegal voters. State officials contend the federal information is…

Trump administration demands California expose suspected 'noncitizen' voters in major escalation of crackdown on eve of midterms →
The Independent26 Oct

During a rare Sunday hearing before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, judges questioned the Trump administration’s lawsuit against California over 20,000 mail-in ballots from individuals suspected as noncitizens. The Justice Department requested an immediate halt to counting these ballots until voters' immigration statuses could be confirmed, arguing that California is violating its own laws and causing…

Trump-appointed judge questions president’s bid to block 20,000 California ballots →
Time28 Oct

The Trump administration is increasing efforts to interfere with the midterms, raising concerns about unprecedented federal influence over election outcomes. These actions include legal challenges in Alaska and threats against California officials, along with suggestions of extreme measures like declaring martial law. Election officials across multiple states are bracing for potential disruptions on Election Day and…

How Trump Could Interfere With the Midterms on Election Day, and the Days After →
The Hindu29 Oct

On October 28, 2026, a federal judge dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice's attempt to invalidate ballots from over 20,000 California voters potentially lacking citizenship status, calling it interference in the upcoming midterms. The decision supported California’s Democratic government and criticized the Trump administration for allegedly trying to cast doubt on electoral integrity ahead of November 3…

U.S. judge rejects Trump administration’s interference in California midterm vote →
Fox News29 Oct

A federal judge in Los Angeles rejected the Justice Department’s request for a temporary restraining order that would have prevented California from counting mail ballots from over 20,000 voters suspected of being noncitizens. The ruling came during an election period when more than 3.7 million people had already voted and nearly half a million ballots were processed within days, making it impractical to identify…

Judge rejects DOJ request to block California from immediately counting ballots linked to alleged noncitizens →

Analysis

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AI · cited, from two or more outlets

  • The Justice Department filed a lawsuit demanding that California segregate ballots associated with approximately 20,000 individuals it claims are likely noncitizens.53
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Voting is under way in California, with the state’s more than 23 million registered voters receiving ballots in the mail earlier this month.

5 outlets

An earlier letter that McCotter sent on Tuesday to Weber and Logan said the Justice Department provided officials in Los Angeles County with a "password-protected thumb drive" with the names of people the federal government "believes are likely noncitizens" that were sent mail-in ballots from California.

4 outlets

"At worst, it threatens to disenfranchise thousands of Californians this election."

4 outlets

The Trump administration has fired a warning shot at California election officials, threatening possible criminal prosecution for counting ballots cast by suspected noncitizens as a bitter voting showdown escalates just weeks before Election Day.

4 outlets

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How the first headlines put it

  • NPR highlights that some individuals on the DOJ's list appear to be U.S.-born citizens, whereas Fox News emphasizes the judge’s rejection of the DOJ’s request as an interference in ongoing election processes.56
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Trump administration raises stakes in bombshell lawsuit against California over suspected noncitizen voters New York Post

How it changed

  1. 14 Oct

    “The Department of Justice sent letters to California election officials demanding immediate action to ensure that noncitizens who automatically received ballots per California law do not vote in the upcoming federal election,” a Justice Department spokesperson said in a statement.

    6 outlets · NBC News
  2. 15 Oct

    Federal officials supplied Los Angeles County with a password-protected thumb drive identifying suspected noncitizens who were sent mail-in ballots, according to letters sent Tuesday to Secretary of State Shirley Weber and LA County Clerk Dean Logan.

    3 outlets · New York Post
  3. 16 Oct

    The case is part of President Donald Trump’s broader push to increase federal oversight of elections ahead of the midterms, in which Republicans face a competitive fight to retain control of both chambers of Congress.

    3 outlets · Times of India
  4. 17 Oct

    "Noncitizen voting in a federal election is a federal crime--and knowingly facilitating such conduct is equally unlawful."

    3 outlets · ABC News
  5. 20 Oct

    The justice department’s list of suspected non-citizens in California includes a “high percentage” of people born in the United States, Los Angeles election officials said on Tuesday.

    3 outlets · The Guardian
  6. 21 Oct

    "At worst, it threatens to disenfranchise thousands of Californians this election."

    4 outlets · NPR
  7. 24 Oct

    The letters are the latest escalation in a legal battle between California and Donald Trump’s Department of Justice, which has recently focused on the state in its efforts to root out noncitizen voting ahead of the midterm elections.

    4 outlets · The Guardian

Coverage 52 articles

  • 29 Oct Judge rejects DOJ request to block California from immediately counting ballots linked to alleged noncitizensA federal judge in Los Angeles rejected the Justice Department’s request for a temporary restraining order that would have prevented California from counting mail ballots from over 20,000 voters suspected of being noncitizens. The ruling came during an election period when more than 3.7 million people had already voted and nearly half a million ballots were processed within days, making it impractical to identify…Fox News
  • 29 Oct U.S. judge rejects Trump administration’s interference in California midterm voteOn October 28, 2026, a federal judge dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice's attempt to invalidate ballots from over 20,000 California voters potentially lacking citizenship status, calling it interference in the upcoming midterms. The decision supported California’s Democratic government and criticized the Trump administration for allegedly trying to cast doubt on electoral integrity ahead of November 3…The Hindu
  • 29 Oct Judge rejects Trump effort to block California ‘noncitizen’ ballotsA U.S. District Judge David Carter denied the Department of Justice's request to stop California from counting approximately 20,000 mail ballots cast by individuals potentially listed as noncitizens, six days before midterm elections. The ruling emphasizes that states control their election procedures and criticizes federal interference near an election date. Trump’s administration has issued over 100 subpoenas in…Al Jazeera
  • 29 Oct Judge denies DOJ effort to isolate 20,000 California mail ballotsFederal Judge David Carter denied the Department of Justice's request to set aside approximately 20,000 mail ballots from suspected noncitizens in California, just days before the midterm elections. The ruling allows California’s current ballot processing methods to remain unchanged, ensuring that these ballots will be counted without additional scrutiny for citizenship verification.Washington Examiner
  • 29 Oct US Justice Department loses initial bid to block votes from alleged non-citizens in CaliforniaOn October 28, US District Judge David Carter denied the Justice Department's request for a temporary restraining order to block California from counting votes received from individuals allegedly not citizens. This decision was part of an ongoing dispute over alleged non-citizen voters and reflects broader tensions between the federal government under President Trump and states like California regarding election…The Straits Times
  • 29 Oct Judge rejects Trump admin request for order to segregate 20,000 Calif. ballotsA federal judge in California denied the Justice Department’s request for an emergency order that would have required California to isolate approximately 20,000 ballots allegedly belonging to noncitizens. The Trump administration had argued these voters were “likely” ineligible, but Judge David Carter rejected this claim, emphasizing it was unprecedented for the federal government to interfere with a state's…ABC News (US)
  • 29 Oct Judge denies the Justice Department's bid to stop processing California ballotsA federal judge has denied the Justice Department’s request to halt processing ballots for 20,000 individuals deemed “likely” noncitizens in California’s midterm elections. The ruling came days before Election Day and cited concerns over disenfranchising eligible voters and disrupting state voting procedures. Judge David Carter rejected the DOJ's claim that setting aside these ballots was necessary, stating it would…NPR
  • 29 Oct Judge denies Trump administration request to segregate alleged noncitizen ballots in CaliforniaA federal judge in California denied a request by the Trump administration to segregate approximately 20,000 mail-in ballots from individuals alleged to be noncitizens. U.S. District Judge David Carter ruled that such action would violate constitutional principles and disrupt ongoing elections. The Justice Department had filed the lawsuit on October 15, seeking an order for California to set aside these ballots…NBC News
  • 29 Oct Judge rebuffs Trump DoJ’s bid to order California to set aside 20,000 ballotsFederal judge David Carter rejected a request from the Trump administration's Justice Department to isolate approximately 20,000 ballots in California from individuals claimed to be non-citizens. This ruling came two weeks after the Justice Department delivered a USB drive containing this list of names to election officials, who had only 48 hours to review it before facing legal action if they did not comply. Judge…The Guardian
  • 29 Oct US Justice Dept loses initial bid to block votes from alleged noncitizens in CaliforniaOn October 28, a US judge in Los Angeles rejected the Justice Department’s request for a temporary restraining order aimed at blocking California from counting mail ballots that were allegedly cast by noncitizens. The court decision is part of ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to intervene in elections and prevent noncitizen voting, which California officials argue is rare and claim their own measures…The Straits Times
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  • 29 Oct Judge rejects DOJ's push to force California to set aside ballotsA federal judge denied the Trump administration’s request to require California to separate out approximately 20,000 mail ballots allegedly cast by non-citizens. In his ruling, Judge David Carter stated that forcing California to segregate and exclude these ballots violates constitutional principles giving states authority over their election procedures. The decision comes amid concerns about accuracy in the Justice…CBS News
  • 28 Oct Lawsuit seeks to block Trump administration effort to find noncitizen votersCivil rights groups have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's effort to find noncitizen voters, claiming that it illegally intimidates naturalized US citizens and undermines election integrity. The lawsuit, filed in California federal court by the American Civil Liberties Union, alleges that the Department of Homeland Security has issued over 100 subpoenas in at least twelve states as part of this…The Straits Times
  • 28 Oct Former election official weighs in on DOJ suit trying to force California to set aside ballotsKathy Boockvar, the former Pennsylvania secretary of state, discusses a federal judge's impending decision regarding a Department of Justice lawsuit against California. The DOJ seeks to force California to segregate mail ballots from those suspected of being cast by noncitizens. California officials reject the suit as politically motivated and aimed at undermining public trust in election outcomes.CBS News
  • 28 Oct How Trump Could Interfere With the Midterms on Election Day, and the Days AfterThe Trump administration is increasing efforts to interfere with the midterms, raising concerns about unprecedented federal influence over election outcomes. These actions include legal challenges in Alaska and threats against California officials, along with suggestions of extreme measures like declaring martial law. Election officials across multiple states are bracing for potential disruptions on Election Day and…Time
  • 28 Oct Judge to appoint special master in California voting case in setback to Trump adminFederal District Judge David O. Carter is set to appoint a special master to investigate the Justice Department's process for compiling a list of 20,000 voters it claims are likely non-citizens in California. This decision comes after the judge expressed skepticism towards the DOJ’s request for an emergency restraining order one week before the state's election. The ruling is seen as a setback for the Trump…ABC News (US)
  • 28 Oct Judge in L.A. weighs feds' request to block 20,000 California votes with skepticismA federal judge in Los Angeles is considering a request by the Trump administration to block approximately 20,000 California ballots from being counted due to voter citizenship concerns. During a hearing, Judge David O. Carter expressed skepticism about the validity of the administration's list of questionable voters and emphasized that immediate action could disenfranchise eligible citizens. The judge also ordered…Los Angeles Times
  • 27 Oct US court rules against Trump administration in California voting caseOn Monday, the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Trump administration’s request to halt California from counting approximately 20,000 mail-in ballots ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The court ruled that the federal government did not provide sufficient evidence or time for lower courts to review the case thoroughly before requesting this injunction. Judge Gabriel Sanchez noted that election…Al Jazeera
  • 26 Oct Trump administration loses push to block California votes from alleged non-citizensThe Trump administration faced a legal setback when a US appeals court ruled against blocking California from counting mail ballots from individuals on a list of over 20,000 alleged non-citizens registered to vote. This decision came days before the midterm elections and marked another defeat for efforts to increase federal oversight of state voting processes. The ruling emphasized that determining voter eligibility…The Straits Times
  • 26 Oct Court dismisses DOJ's request to force California to set aside ballotsA federal appeals court has rejected the Justice Department’s request to compel California to segregate ballot papers potentially submitted by ineligible voters, as claimed by the Trump administration. The decision comes after arguments over the validity and legality of including these ballots in election results. This ruling is part of ongoing legal battles surrounding voter eligibility and electoral integrity.CBS News
  • 26 Oct Court blocks bid by Trump DoJ to stop California from counting mail-in ballotsA US appeals court in San Francisco denied a request from the Department of Justice under President Donald Trump to halt California's counting of mail ballots for over 20,000 registered voters who are suspected by federal officials of being noncitizens. This ruling comes days before the midterms where Republicans aim to maintain control of Congress, marking another obstacle for Trump’s efforts to increase federal…The Guardian
  • 26 Oct Breaking down the legal battle over California's election processCBS News discusses a recent legal dispute over California's election process, with Attorney General Todd Blanche appearing on "Face the Nation" to assure viewers that the DOJ does not plan to overturn any election outcomes despite concerns raised by some critics. The article features insights from CBS News' own election law expert and contributor David Becker.CBS News
  • 26 Oct Trump-appointed judge questions president’s bid to block 20,000 California ballotsDuring a rare Sunday hearing before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, judges questioned the Trump administration’s lawsuit against California over 20,000 mail-in ballots from individuals suspected as noncitizens. The Justice Department requested an immediate halt to counting these ballots until voters' immigration statuses could be confirmed, arguing that California is violating its own laws and causing…The Independent
  • 26 Oct Chabria: California votes. Trump's Justice Department panicsCalifornia's voting process has come under scrutiny from the Trump administration’s Justice Department, which recently requested an emergency hearing at the Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit over concerns that election officials are prematurely counting ballots. Despite California law mandating timely ballot processing and the public availability of ballot counts online, DOJ lawyers claimed ignorance of these…Los Angeles Times
  • 26 Oct US appeals court sceptical of Trump’s lawsuit over California voter rollsA United States appeals court panel expressed skepticism about the Department of Justice’s lawsuit against California, which aims to invalidate mail-in ballots deemed likely to go to non-citizens. During a rare weekend oral argument, Circuit Judge Mark Bennett questioned the legal basis for the federal government to intervene in state election administration under the Elections Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The…Al Jazeera
  • 26 Oct 9th Circuit questions DOJ demand to set aside 20,000 California mail ballotsFederal judges on Sunday questioned the Justice Department's demand to set aside 20,000 California mail ballots due to potential non-citizenship concerns. The panel, including two Trump appointees and one Biden appointee, expressed skepticism about the lawsuit brought by the administration in mid-October. They debated whether the federal government has jurisdiction over voter eligibility checks and if such demands…Toronto Star
  • 25 Oct LA’s top federal prosecutor says California elections already in jeopardyBill Essayli, Los Angeles’ first assistant US attorney, expressed concern over noncitizens potentially voting illegally in California’s elections as polling places opened across LA County. Essayli cited a Justice Department lawsuit against the state for failing to review a list of more than 20,000 suspected noncitizens who may have voted. He warned that without timely intervention by the court, it would be too late…New York Post
  • 24 Oct California election officials frustrated, rattled by DOJ demand to sequester 'noncitizen' ballotsCalifornia election officials are struggling with confusion and frustration after receiving letters from the Justice Department demanding they set aside ballots suspected of being cast by noncitizens. The federal government has given local registrars a 48-hour deadline to provide sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, for around 20,000 voters identified as potentially ineligible. This…Toronto Star
  • 24 Oct DOJ demands that California counties help identify noncitizen votersThe Department of Justice warned California counties on Friday to cooperate with identifying noncitizens among registered voters or face legal action. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bilal Essayli sent letters to 57 counties, providing a list of 1,133 names and requesting verification within two days. He noted that facilitating voting by noncitizens could lead to significant legal consequences. Senator Alex Padilla…NBC News
  • 24 Oct Trump administration demands California expose suspected 'noncitizen' voters in major escalation of crackdown on eve of midtermsFederal prosecutors under the Trump administration are demanding that California counties identify suspected noncitizen voters within 48 hours and set aside their ballots before upcoming midterms. The Justice Department’s order, delivered just days before Election Day on November 3, targets more than 20,000 people flagged in a lawsuit as potential illegal voters. State officials contend the federal information is…Daily Mail
  • 24 Oct DOJ orders some California counties to verify ballots in 48 hoursFederal prosecutors ordered California counties to separate and verify ballots that may belong to noncitizens within 48 hours, according to letters sent to county registrars on Friday. This move escalates a legal dispute between California and President Trump’s Department of Justice over efforts to prevent noncitizen voting ahead of the midterm elections. However, data indicates that illegal voting by noncitizens is…Toronto Star
  • 24 Oct DOJ demands that some California counties set aside alleged noncitizen ballotsFederal prosecutors have demanded California counties set aside and verify ballots that may belong to noncitizens, according to letters sent to county registrars. The Justice Department targets at least 18 counties with a 48-hour deadline for providing voter information; San Bernardino County's list includes 1,133 suspected noncitizen voters. This move escalates a legal battle between California and the Trump…CBS News
  • 24 Oct California officials ordered by DoJ to set aside ‘likely’ noncitizen ballotsFederal prosecutors recently ordered California county registrars to verify and possibly set aside ballots they suspect belong to noncitizens ahead of midterm elections. The Department of Justice sent out letters to at least 18 counties, giving them a 48-hour deadline to provide identifying information for suspected noncitizen voters. This action stems from a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against Los…The Guardian
  • 23 Oct Trump administration raises stakes in bombshell lawsuit against California over suspected noncitizen votersThe Trump administration has appealed to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in an effort to stop California from counting ballots cast by alleged noncitizen voters. This came after US District Judge David O. Carter did not issue a ruling on the Justice Department’s request for an injunction by their deadline. The DOJ claims over 20,000 people are on a federal list of suspected ineligible voters, while California…New York Post
  • 21 Oct Some on DOJ's 20,000 "likely" noncitizen list in Calif. appear to be U.S.-bornThe Department of Justice has provided California with a list of about 20,000 individuals deemed "likely" noncitizens who are registered to vote in the state. However, an initial review by Los Angeles County officials indicates that some on this list have records showing they were born in the U.S., suggesting these individuals might be citizens. The county's preliminary sample of 200 names found that 38.9% indicated…NPR
  • 21 Oct 'High percentage' of DOJ's noncitizen voters list was born in US: LA County analysisLos Angeles County officials analyzed a sample of 200 individuals from the Justice Department's list of alleged noncitizen voters in California and found that nearly 40% reported being born in the U.S., suggesting citizenship, while 71.2% had no voting history. The analysis raises questions about the accuracy of the DOJ's list and the potential for disenfranchising eligible voters if the proposed process is…ABC News (US)
  • 20 Oct DoJ’s suspected non-citizens list includes ‘high percentage’ of those born in US, LA officials sayLos Angeles election officials have raised concerns about the Justice Department’s recent provision of a list of 20,000 suspected non-citizens in California, stating that a significant portion includes individuals born in the United States. In court documents, they reported that among 200 sampled names, 38.9% indicated U.S.-born status and nearly half had canceled voter registration records. This revelation…The Guardian
  • 19 Oct 60 Minutes Transcript: Investigations of voting system expandPresident Trump is using his authority to pressure state election officials, leading to actions like the FBI raid in Georgia where armed agents seized over 600 boxes of election materials under a criminal warrant. Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett described it as an intimidating move aimed at undermining future elections. This incident, along with other federal investigations into voting systems, has caused…CBS News
  • 17 Oct Trump administration threatens to prosecute local California election workersThe Trump administration has warned local California election workers that they could face criminal prosecution if they knowingly process ballots cast by noncitizens. In a letter addressed to Los Angeles officials, acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter stated that such actions would be aiding in federal crimes since noncitizen voting is illegal under U.S. law. This follows the Justice Department’s lawsuit…ABC News (US)
  • 17 Oct California officials who process ballots from suspected noncitizens risk prosecution, US warnsThe Justice Department under the Trump administration is threatening legal action against California officials who handle ballots from individuals suspected of being ineligible voters due to citizenship status. This warning follows a lawsuit filed by the administration on Thursday, which seeks to halt ballot processing for those identified as probable noncitizens until their immigration status can be verified. The…Toronto Star
  • 17 Oct Trump threatens California officials with imprisonment over stance on mail ballotsOn October 16, the US Justice Department warned California and Los Angeles County officials that they could face criminal charges if they count mail ballots from individuals suspected of being non-citizens. The warning came as part of a lawsuit filed on October 15 to block California from counting these ballots before the November 3 midterm elections. President Donald Trump shared this information on Truth Social…The Straits Times
  • 17 Oct Trump vows jail time for California election officials counting ballots from noncitizensPresident Donald Trump threatened jail time for California election officials who count ballots cast by alleged noncitizens, according to a Truth Social post on Friday. The post referenced a letter from the Department of Justice warning Los Angeles County officials about legal repercussions if they include ballots from individuals believed not to be U.S. citizens in their vote counts.Washington Examiner
  • 17 Oct Trump threatens California officials with imprisonment over stance on mail ballotsOn October 16, the US Justice Department warned California and Los Angeles County election officials that they could face criminal charges for counting mail ballots from individuals potentially identified as noncitizens. The warning came in a letter from Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter to California Secretary of State Shirley Weber and Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder Dean Logan, threatening legal…The Straits Times
  • 17 Oct Trump DOJ issues stark warning to California ballot counters after suing state over 20K suspected noncitizen votersThe Trump administration's Department of Justice has warned California election officials that they could face federal criminal prosecution if they process ballots from individuals identified as noncitizens. The DOJ issued this warning in a letter sent Friday to the Los Angeles County Counsel’s office, directing officials to review a list of approximately 20,000 suspected noncitizen voters within 48 hours or face…New York Post
  • 16 Oct Trump administration threatens California officials if noncitizens vote in midtermsThe Trump administration has sent a letter to California officials threatening potential criminal investigation and prosecution if ballots from suspected noncitizen voters are processed or counted without verifying their immigration status ahead of the midterms on November 3rd. This warning follows a federal lawsuit filed against California for allegedly mailing ballots to individuals identified as likely…The Guardian
  • 16 Oct US midterms 2026: DOJ sues California, claims 20,000 suspected ‘noncitizen voters’; seeks to block mail ballotsThe US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against California, alleging over 20,000 suspected noncitizen voters are registered to vote and have received mail ballots for the upcoming November midterm elections. The department seeks a court order to prevent counting these ballots until citizenship is verified. This case reflects President Trump’s push for increased federal oversight of elections before the…Times of India
  • 16 Oct Justice Department suing California for failure to provide voter info ahead of midtermsThe Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against California for not meeting a deadline to supply voter registration information necessary for the upcoming midterms. Legal expert Jessica Levinson provides analysis on this development in the article.CBS News
  • 15 Oct Justice Department sues California over noncitizens getting ballotsThe Justice Department sued California on Thursday over allegations that more than 20,000 noncitizens are registered to vote illegally in the state. Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter had earlier sent a letter and thumb drive containing names of suspected noncitizens to Los Angeles County officials, demanding they review the list within two days. However, Dean Logan, registrar-recorder and clerk for Los…CBS News
  • 15 Oct US justice department sues California over alleged noncitizen votingThe US Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against California on Thursday to prevent the state from counting certain ballots cast in the midterm elections, alleging that some voters are noncitizens. The department previously provided Los Angeles county with a list of more than 20,000 names it claims belong to likely noncitizen voters and demanded confirmation of their citizenship status within two days. California…The Guardian
  • 15 Oct Trump administration sues California over 20,000 suspected noncitizens on state’s voter rollsThe Trump administration sued California for allegedly failing to investigate a list of over 20,000 suspected noncitizen voters on the state’s voter rolls before next month’s midterm elections. Acting Deputy Attorney General R. Trent McCotter gave California election officials 48 hours to review and address this issue, threatening legal action if they did not comply. The lawsuit argues that DOJ must intervene to…New York Post
  • 15 Oct California officials won’t open DOJ drive with alleged noncitizen voter records — here’s their excuseCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta has refused a request from the Trump administration to investigate alleged noncitizen voters using data provided on a secure flash drive from the Department of Justice. In response to criticism, Bonta called the request "desperate and embarrassing." Dean Logan, LA County's registrar-recorder, cited data privacy concerns as reasons for not accessing the drive. The article…New York Post
  • 14 Oct Justice Department threatens legal action against California over alleged noncitizen votersThe Justice Department is threatening legal action against California unless state and local election officials review a list of individuals who may be noncitizens on voter rolls by Thursday noon. Acting Deputy Attorney General R. Trent McCotter sent letters to California Secretary of State Shirley Weber and Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder Dean Logan, demanding they verify citizenship status for those…NBC News
  • 14 Oct Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rollsThe Justice Department has warned California it may face legal action due to suspected noncitizens receiving mail ballots for the upcoming midterm elections. In a letter dated Tuesday, acting deputy attorney general Trent McCotter informed Secretary of State Shirley Weber that the department provided Los Angeles County officials with a list of individuals believed to be ineligible voters via a password-protected…Toronto Star

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