Los Angeles County election officials have dismissed the federal government’s list of over 20,000 individuals marked as "likely" noncitizens registered to vote in California, calling the data "unreliable" in their preliminary review. The assessment raises questions about the accuracy of the federal effort to identify potential voter fraud, as local officials suggest the list may contain errors or inconsistencies. With California’s strict voter registration laws, the discrepancy highlights tensions between state and federal oversight of election integrity. Critics of the list argue it could lead to wrongful disenfranchisement if used without thorough verification.
Election officials in Los Angeles County say their preliminary analysis of the federal government's list of 20,000 "likely" noncitizens registered to vote in California shows the list is "unreliable."
