California’s top leaders have rebuked the Trump administration’s efforts to quash alleged noncitizen voting. Less than two weeks before the midterms, federal prosecutors called upon California election officials to verify within 48 hours a list of about 20,000 ballots belonging to suspected noncitizens. California’s election personnel have raised concern that the administration’s directive could disenfranchise citizens.
Los Angeles officials said this week a “high percentage” of the individuals on the list were born in the United States. Absolute clown show!” California’s governor Gavin Newsom posted on social media. The federal government’s oversight attempts come amid a national Republican effort to crack down on alleged voter fraud, particularly any cases among undocumented immigrants.
With their help, we can ensure the most secure election in California history,” the justice department said. Rob Bonta, the California attorney general, has raised questions about the evidence behind the suspected noncitizen ballots. If they have such information, we would be happy to review it, but they’ve provided none,” Bonta said at a recent press conference.
The DoJ also charged 28 foreign nationals recently, accusing them of fraudulently registering to vote. The voting rights of American citizens must be protected.” Some state officials took no action, citing the fast-approaching election, which spurred a legal battle with the justice department. An appeals court is set to hear the matter on Tuesday.
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