The Department of Justice has issued subpoenas to California election officials concerning mail-in ballots associated with approximately 20,000 suspected noncitizens. This action follows a federal judge's recent ruling against the DOJ's attempt to prevent the counting of these ballots. The subpoenas require internal communications and a meeting is scheduled for November 4, the day after the midterm elections. The DOJ argues that counting these ballots without verifying citizenship could undermine lawful votes.
Key facts
- DOJ subpoenaed California election officials regarding 20,000 suspected noncitizen ballots.
- A federal judge denied DOJ's request to stop counting these ballots.
- Subpoenas were sent to Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder Dean Logan.
- Meeting regarding the subpoenas is scheduled for November 4.
- U.S. attorney Bill Essayli is leading the case against California.
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