The Trump administration has intensified its legal pressure on California ahead of the midterm elections, issuing warnings that local election officials handling ballots from suspected noncitizen voters could face criminal probes. Officials in the state have been processing and counting such ballots, prompting federal threats of potential legal action. The move underscores deepening tensions between the administration and California over voting policies. The dispute centers on whether election workers may be exposing themselves to legal risks by including ballots from individuals who may not be eligible to vote.
The Trump administration is escalating its fight with California ahead of next month's midterm election, warning that local officials who process and tabulate ballots submitted by suspected noncitizen voters are putting themselves at risk of criminal investigation and potential prosecution.
