WorldThe GuardianCalifornia leader calls attack on alleged noncitizen voting ‘weaponizing the law’
California's attorney general has hit back at the Trump administration's demand to verify 20,000 ballots in 48 hours, calling it political weaponisation of the law ahead of the midterms.
State attorney general said Trump’s justice department’s directive to verify 20,000 ballots is completely improper
The Trump justice department ordered California election officials to verify about 20,000 ballots from suspected noncitizens within 48 hours, less than two weeks before the midterms.
Los Angeles officials said a high percentage of people on the list were born in the United States, and California's attorney general said no evidence of ineligibility was provided.
California officials warn the directive could disenfranchise genuine citizens, while the federal government says it is trying to ensure the most secure election in California history.
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