A civil rights organization has threatened legal action against the Department of Justice over its urgent demand that California election officials compare voter rolls with data from a USB drive supplied by the Trump administration, requiring compliance within two days. The group argues the request raises concerns about transparency and potential misuse of federal authority in election oversight. Documents obtained by reporters reveal the DOJ’s directive as part of broader efforts to scrutinize voter registration practices ahead of upcoming elections. Critics question whether the short deadline allows adequate time for proper review or compliance checks.
A voting rights group warned the Department of Justice (DOJ) that it plans to sue if the department doesn’t back away from a demand made to various California voting authorities which ordered them to cross-reference their voter lists with those on a USB provided by the Trump administration within 48 hours. According to a copy...
