Time's Up! DOJ To Seek 'Emergency Relief' Against California Over Suspected Non-Citizen Voters

What happened: The DOJ sent letters to California election officials on Oct. 13 demanding a 48 hour review of registered voters it suspects are noncitizens and asking that their mail ballots be set aside pending citizenship checks. Key numbers: Letters sent Oct. 13. Deadline Oct. Why it matters: The DOJ said it would seek emergency relief if its request was not followed. Los Angeles County registrar Dean Logan said his office did not access the thumb drive, citing data privacy and security protocols, and Gov. Gavin Newsom's office and the California Secretary of State criticized the letter. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

DOJ seeks emergency relief against California over suspected non-citizen voters.

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