Justice Department Orders California Officials to Review Voter Rolls and Mail Ballots
The Justice Department has ordered California election officials to identify suspected noncitizens on voter rolls and set aside their mail-in ballots, warning that officials who knowingly count votes from noncitizens could face criminal charges. This action has led to letters…
Corpus Christi, TX, October 25, 2026 —
The Justice Department has ordered California election officials to identify people it suspects are noncitizens on voter rolls and set aside their mail-in ballots. The department also warned that officials who knowingly count votes from noncitizens could face criminal charges.
Letters containing lists of names have been sent to various California counties, prompting local election officials to review the information. The summary of the action does not identify the counties involved or say how many names were included.
The order calls for officials to identify suspected noncitizens and set aside their mail-in ballots. The information provided does not say whether any ballots have been set aside, whether any votes have been counted, or what conclusions county reviews have reached. It also does not describe the method used to compile the lists or provide evidence about the citizenship status of the people named.
The department’s warning concerns officials who knowingly count votes from noncitizens. The summary does not provide further details about the potential criminal charges, identify any officials accused of wrongdoing, or report that charges have been filed.
For now, the reported response in the counties is a review of the lists sent with the letters. The names of the counties and local officials, the timing of the letters, and any outcomes from the reviews were not provided. The available information therefore does not establish whether the lists will lead to changes in voter records or ballot handling.
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