Trump DOJ Subpoenas 4 California Election Workers After Judge Rejects 20,000-Ballot Request
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 30
Trump DOJ Subpoenas 4 California Election Workers After Judge Rejects 20,000-Ballot Request
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 30
Summary
At least four California election workers received federal criminal grand jury subpoenas this week as the Justice Department intensified its noncitizen-voting fight with the state.
One subpoena reached Los Angeles County employees on Thursday, a day after a federal judge refused to order California to set aside mail ballots tied to more than 20,000 voters whose citizenship the administration disputes.
The subpoenas seek records on how counties block noncitizens from voting and any evidence that an alien voted in a federal election; Orange County officials reportedly received a similar demand.
The judge also warned that threats against state and county employees "must stop," while DOJ said subpoena recipients are not necessarily targets and argued unlawful voting is properly addressed through criminal law.
The clash fits Trump's broader push to prove voter fraud, but while the administration has found some noncitizens registered to vote, it has not shown widespread illegal voting.
Why did the Justice Department use grand jury subpoenas against California election offices before voting, and how reliable is its 20,000-name noncitizen list?