El Departamento de Justicia demanda a California para detener el recuento de 20 000 boletas

El Departamento de Justicia demanda a California para detener el recuento de 20 000 boletas

El Departamento de Justicia de EE.  UU. presentó una demanda contra California, solicitando a un tribunal federal que impida el recuento de boletas por correo de unos 20 000 votantes que, según la agencia, son probablemente no ciudadanos.

La demanda se presentó en el tribunal federal de Los Ángeles. La acción judicial se produce después de una serie de medidas previas del Departamento, que comenzaron con cartas exigiendo a las autoridades californianas revisar una lista de votantes sospechosos de no ser ciudadanos y segregar sus boletas antes de las elecciones de 2026, y con una orden posterior que dio al estado 48 horas para verificar la ciudadanía de esos votantes. Funcionarios del condado de Los Ángeles se opusieron enérgicamente a la demanda.

Actores

U.S. Justice Department Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter Los Angeles County election officials Department of Homeland Security DOJ spokesperson Kiersten Pels

Ubicaciones

Los Angeles, California, United States Washington, DC, United States

Verificación de hechos

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Veredicto general: Parcialmente confirmado Confianza: 70% Afirmaciones: 3
Resumen

The claim that the Justice Department sent a letter on October 14, 2026, to Los Angeles County election officials requesting a rapid review of presumed non-citizen voters is partially confirmed. The claim that the Justice Department threatened emergency legal action if the request is not met is also partially confirmed. Additionally, the claim that the Justice Department warned of potential court action if the citizenship confirmation request is not fulfilled is partially confirmed.

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Artículos

15 de octubre de 2026
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Justice Dept. sues California, seeks to stop state from counting 20,000 ballots
Justice Dept. sues California, seeks to stop state from counting 20,000 ballots

Los Angeles Times • 15 de oct 19:04

The U.S. Justice Department sued California, seeking an injunction to stop the state from counting mail ballots for roughly 20,000 voters it claims may be non-citizens, prompting strong objections from state officials.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 12% Centro
U.S. sues California in fight over checking citizenship of mail voters
U.S. sues California in fight over checking citizenship of mail voters

CNBC • 15 de oct 17:13

The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit seeking a court order to set aside mail ballots from voters it deems likely non-citizens until their citizenship can be confirmed, prompting strong objections from California officials.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 12% Centro
14 de octubre de 2026
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Justice Department threatens legal action against California over alleged noncitizen voters
Justice Department threatens legal action against California over alleged noncitizen voters

NBC News • 14 de oct 20:48

The DOJ sent letters to California officials demanding a review of a list of potential noncitizen voters and the segregation of their mail ballots ahead of the 2026 election, a move state officials say lacks legal authority.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 32% Izquierda
Justice Dept. demands California prove citizenship for lists of voters or withhold ballots
Justice Dept. demands California prove citizenship for lists of voters or withhold ballots

Los Angeles Times • 14 de oct 17:38

The Justice Department ordered California election officials to confirm the citizenship of voters flagged as potential noncitizens within two days, warning of possible court action if the request is not met.

Credibilidad 71% Manip. 27% Centro
Trump administration escalates voter roll fight with threats against California election officials
Trump administration escalates voter roll fight with threats against California election officials

CNN • 14 de oct 15:17

The Justice Department sent a letter to Los Angeles County election officials demanding a rapid review of a list of presumed non-citizen voters, threatening emergency legal action if the request is not met.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 32% Izquierda