A voting rights group has warned it will sue the US Justice Department unless it drops a demand that California election officials match voter lists with a USB drive supplied by the Trump administration within 48 hours.
01Summary
- 01The Washington-based voting rights group said it would sue the Justice Department if it does not withdraw the demand.
- 02The DOJ sent the request to several California voting authorities, according to a copy of the letter.
- 03Officials were told to cross-reference their voter lists with data on a USB drive provided by the Trump administration within 48 hours.
- 04The group said the demand raises legal concerns, but the story does not say how the Justice Department has responded.
02Why it matters
The dispute could affect how election data is checked in California and may shape how far federal officials can push state election authorities. A legal fight would also add to tensions over voting administration and election oversight.
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