DOJ orders some California counties to set aside ballots from suspected noncitizens

The United States Department of Justice has ordered several California counties to set aside ballots cast by suspected noncitizens. The directive marks a significant escalation in an ongoing legal battle between the state of California and the federal administration regarding voter eligibility.

This action is part of a broader federal effort led by the Department of Justice to investigate and root out noncitizen voting ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, with a particular focus on California.