DOJ orders California to purge non-citizen voters within 48 hours
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued an order requiring California and Los Angeles County to review voter rolls and separate ballots of presumed non-citizens within 48 hours, based on a federal list. This escalates federal-state tension over election administration, with legal challenges likely. The move could affect election integrity debates and voting access in a key state.
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DOJ Threatens Legal Action Against California Over Voter List Dispute
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to California and Los Angeles County election officials, demanding a review of voter rolls for potential ineligible non-citizens and the segregation of their ballots. The DOJ threatens emergency court action if compliance is not met, marking an unusual federal intervention in state election administration. This action is likely to escalate into a legal confrontation, potentially delaying ballots from eligible voters and impacting election integrity debates.