DOJ seeks California counties’ help verifying ballots
By The BriefBrief
Federal prosecutors sent letters to county registrars across California demanding that officials set aside and verify ballots the Justice Department said may belong to noncitizens. The agency warned that election officials who fail to comply risk “significant federal scrutiny.”
WHO:Federal prosecutors and the Justice Department
WHAT:Federal prosecutors sent California county registrars letters demanding that officials set aside and verify ballots that may belong to noncitizens.
WHEN:Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 10:54 PM ET
WHERE:California, USA
WHY:The Justice Department said the ballots may belong to noncitizens; the reason for the requested verification was not otherwise stated.
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