Federal prosecutors have sought an urgent court order to halt California from counting ballots submitted by individuals the federal government has flagged as "likely noncitizens," escalating a legal dispute over voter eligibility. The move comes as part of a broader Justice Department effort to challenge state voting procedures amid ongoing debates over election integrity. The case raises questions about the balance between enforcing immigration laws and ensuring access to the ballot box. Legal experts are closely watching how courts will interpret the scope of federal authority in this contentious area.
The DOJ also filed an emergency request in federal court to stop California from processing ballots returned by people on the voter rolls the federal government says are "likely noncitizens."
