DOJ List of 20,000 Likely Noncitizens in California Questioned
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The Department of Justice has requested California segregate ballots for roughly twenty‑thousand voters it says are likely noncitizens. Los Angeles County officials say the list is unreliable, noting that about thirty‑nine percent of sampled registrations list a U.S. birthplace, indicating citizenship. The state argues that complying would be unfeasible close to the election and could violate federal and state election laws. The lawsuit, filed by the federal government, seeks to compel California to investigate the list before votes are counted.
Timeline
- On October 14 2026 DOJ delivers thumb drive with 20,000 likely noncitizen list to.
- On October 15 2026 DOJ emails spreadsheet of same list to county officials.
- On October 21 2026 County files court declaration calling DOJ request a reckless political.
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