Justice Dept. sues California, seeks to stop state from counting 20,000 ballots

Los Angeles Times - Oct 15, 2026

The Trump administration asked a federal court to bar California from counting ballots from about 20,000 voters it suspects aren't U.S. citizens. State officials blasted the lawsuit.

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