Federal prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against California following a dispute over voter data verification, accusing the state of failing to comply with a demand to cross-check nearly 20,000 names against federal immigration records. The Justice Department reportedly delivered a USB drive containing the names and gave officials just two days to complete the comparison, escalating tensions after an earlier warning was issued. The move comes amid broader legal and political debates over election integrity and state-federal cooperation on immigration enforcement. Critics argue the short timeline and aggressive approach raise concerns about procedural fairness and potential overreach.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the state of California on Thursday after giving it a USB drive and demanding that within 48 hours it compare 20,000 names its data rolls with information provided by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The DOJ sent the letter to the state and local election officials Tuesday, threatening...
