A federal judge in California has temporarily halted a Department of Homeland Security initiative aimed at identifying noncitizens registered to vote, sparking legal challenges ahead of the midterm elections. The move raises concerns about the federal government’s authority in enforcing voter eligibility standards. Legal experts are now weighing the implications of the ruling on election integrity and immigration policy. The dispute underscores growing tensions over how voter rolls are managed at both state and national levels.
With the midterm elections less than two weeks away, a new legal battle is raising questions about the federal government's role in policing who is eligible to vote. A federal judge in California has blocked a Department of Homeland Security effort to identify noncitizens on voter rolls. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.
