DOJ asks Washington to set aside ballots from 400 alleged noncitizens

What happened: Federal prosecutors in Washington state asked the secretary of state to set aside ballots from 405 people they believe are not U.S. citizens, one week before the Nov. 3 election. Key numbers: 405 people on the list; Floyd estimated more than 1,500 ballots illegally cast; one record dates to 1994; more than 113 million ballots cast since then; DOJ has sued 30 states Why it matters: Secretary of State Steve Hobbs questioned the list's accuracy and said the timing is intended to cast unfounded suspicion on results. DOJ has only sent a letter to Washington, not filed a lawsuit. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Federal prosecutors in Washington state asked the secretary of state to set aside ballots from 405 people they believe are not U.S. citizens, one week before the Nov. 3 election.

Secretary of State Steve Hobbs questioned the list's accuracy and said the timing is intended to cast unfounded suspicion on results. DOJ has only sent a letter to Washington, not filed a lawsuit.