Trump Administration Expands Voter Fraud Crackdown As Midterms Approach
Summary
The Trump administration has increased efforts to address voter fraud ahead of the November midterm elections by charging 28 people in California with election crimes and suing the state over ballots linked to individuals the government believes are likely noncitizens. California officials dispute the federal claims, saying the list provided is unverified, and the Justice Department warns that election workers who knowingly handle ballots from noncitizens could face investigation.Key Facts
- The Justice Department charged 28 people in California with election-related crimes recently.
- The DOJ also sued California to stop counting ballots linked to more than 20,000 people alleged to be noncitizens.
- California officials say the list of suspected noncitizens is unverified and that the state has safeguards to prevent unlawful voting.
- Over the past seven weeks, the Justice Department charged 113 people in 20 states with illegal voting or registration offenses.
- Allegations include noncitizens voting, false citizenship claims on registration forms, and voting multiple times.
- President Donald Trump warned California officials they could face jail for counting ballots flagged by the administration.
- Prosecutors say election workers who knowingly process ballots from noncitizens might be investigated or prosecuted.
- Defendants in all cases are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
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