DOJ has verified 20,000 noncitizens on California voter rolls, federal prosecutor says

What happened: A federal prosecutor said investigators verified 20,000 people flagged on California voter rolls as likely noncitizens are not U.S. citizens, and his office sued California to stop their mail ballots from being counted. Key numbers: 20,000 verified noncitizens, described as a floor; nearly 200,000 voters Why it matters: California election officials argue county offices lack authority and access to federal records to verify citizenship, and say ballots already processed cannot be traced back to a voter. The DOJ is seeking an emergency court order to sequester the ballots.

A federal prosecutor said investigators verified 20,000 people flagged on California voter rolls as likely noncitizens are not U.S. citizens, and his office sued California to stop their mail ballots from being counted.

California election officials argue county offices lack authority and access to federal records to verify citizenship, and say ballots already processed cannot be traced back to a voter. The DOJ is seeking an emergency court order to sequester the ballots.