A federal appeals court has ordered California to respond to an emergency request from the DOJ concerning approximately 20,000 mail-in ballots sent to individuals suspected of being noncitizens. The DOJ is requesting that these ballots be set aside while their eligibility is reviewed. California election officials have rejected this request, arguing they do not have the authority to verify citizenship status and that separating ballots is not feasible once they have been processed.
Key facts
- The Ninth Circuit ordered California to respond to the DOJ by noon Saturday.
- The DOJ's request involves around 20,000 mail-in ballots sent to suspected noncitizens.
- California has processed 331,000 ballots in Los Angeles County.
- A hearing before Judge David Carter is scheduled for Tuesday.
- California officials argue they lack the authority to verify voter citizenship.
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