Trump Admin Sues California Over 20,000 Suspected Ineligible Voters Ahead Of Midterms

What happened: The Trump administration sued California and two election officials to stop about 20,000 potentially ineligible voters from having ballots counted in November's midterms until citizenship is verified. Key numbers: About 20,000 voters; 48 hours given to verify citizenship; election three weeks away. Why it matters: Gov. Gavin Newsom called it an attempt to suppress voters, while the Justice Department cited election integrity. Similar federal efforts in Nevada, Pennsylvania and New Jersey raised questions about government data accuracy. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

The Trump administration sued California and two election officials to stop about 20,000 potentially ineligible voters from having ballots counted in November's midterms until citizenship is verified.

Gov. Gavin Newsom called it an attempt to suppress voters, while the Justice Department cited election integrity. Similar federal efforts in Nevada, Pennsylvania and New Jersey raised questions about government data accuracy.