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DOJ sues California after pushing state to match voter list with USB drive

DOJ sues California after pushing state to match voter list with USB drive

Summary

The U.S. Department of Justice sued California because the state did not meet a 48-hour deadline to compare its voter registration list with data given by the Department of Homeland Security. The DOJ sent a letter demanding this action and warned of legal steps if California did not comply.

Key Facts

  • The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against California.
  • DOJ had given California a USB drive with voter data from the Department of Homeland Security.
  • California was asked to match its voter list with the DHS data within 48 hours.
  • This request was sent to state and local election officials on a Tuesday.
  • The DOJ threatened legal action if California did not meet the deadline.
  • The lawsuit was filed four days after the initial demand.
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