The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against California election officials, seeking a court order to halt the counting of mail-in ballots from individuals the federal government has flagged as potentially noncitizens until their citizenship status is verified. The move targets next month’s midterm elections, raising concerns over voter eligibility and procedural delays. Legal challenges over mail-in ballots have intensified ahead of the vote, with the case now hinging on whether states can enforce citizenship checks before counting ballots. Critics argue the lawsuit could disrupt voting processes and raise questions about federal overreach in election administration.
The Trump administration sued California election officials Thursday, asking a judge to bar the state from counting mail-in ballots for next month's midterm elections from people the federal government has identified as "likely" noncitizens until their status can be confirmed.
