The Trump administration has sued California over whether mail ballots from people suspected of not being US citizens should be held back before counting. The state says the federal government has no evidence and is trying to cause chaos.
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01Summary
- 01The Justice Department filed a civil complaint in US District Court in Los Angeles on Thursday.
- 02It wants California to set aside mail ballots from voters the federal government has identified as likely non-citizens until citizenship is verified.
- 03Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter gave California 48 hours to determine whether any US citizens were on a list tied to ballots for the Nov. 3 election.
- 04California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said the administration had provided no evidence and that the state has rules requiring US citizenship to register to vote.
- 05Governor Gavin Newsom called the lawsuit "more dangerous nonsense" and said California would ensure every voter can participate in a free and fair election.
02Why it matters
The case could affect how mail ballots are handled in a battleground-style election and may shape confidence in the voting process. It also highlights a wider fight between Washington and California over election administration.
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