Summary
The Justice Department issued grand jury subpoenas to local election officials in California on October 29 as part of a criminal investigation into the state’s voter rolls. The action comes days before the midterm elections and intensifies a dispute between the Trump administration and states over election administration.Key Facts
- Multiple sources familiar with the matter told ABC News about the subpoenas.
- The subpoenas relate to the Justice Department’s investigation into California’s voter rolls.
- The administration is seeking to support its claim that thousands of non-citizens appear on California’s voter rolls.
- The article did not identify the subpoenaed officials or describe what records they were asked to provide.
- The subpoenas were issued days before the midterm elections.
