DOJ sues California to block counting of 20,000 mail ballots

DOJ sues California to block counting of 20,000 mail ballots

Politique

The U. S. Justice Department sued California, asking a federal court to block the counting of mail ballots from about 20,000 voters it says are likely non-citizens.

The filing was made in Los Angeles federal court. The lawsuit follows earlier DOJ actions that began with letters demanding California officials review a list of suspected non-citizen voters and segregate their ballots ahead of the 2026 election, and a subsequent order giving the state 48 hours to verify the citizenship of those voters. State officials in Los Angeles County have strongly objected to the suit.

Acteurs

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

Lieux

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

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Verdict global: Partiellement confirmé Confiance: 70% Affirmations: 3
Résumé

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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Articles

15 octobre 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 oct. 19h04

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.

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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 oct. 17h13

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.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 12% Centre
14 octobre 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 oct. 20h48

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.

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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 oct. 17h38

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.

Crédibilité 71% Manip. 27% Centre
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 oct. 15h17

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.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 32% Gauche

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