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The Justice Department sued California on Oct. 15, 2026, saying federal officials identified more than 20,000 people they believe are likely noncitizens on the state’s voter rolls. The complaint asks a court to block tabulation of vote-by-mail ballots from those identified voters unless citizenship is verified.
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The Justice Department sued California on Oct. 15, 2026, saying federal officials identified more than 20,000 people they believe are likely noncitizens on the state’s voter rolls. The complaint asks a court to block tabulation of vote-by-mail ballots from those identified voters unless citizenship is verified.
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