The Real Threat to California Election Integrity? Biased Ballot Titles
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- thenewsherald.comseen 17 Sept, 23:17description edited
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The anonymous, nearly 30-page disclosure was published Monday by Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California.The anonymous, nearly 30-page disclosure was published Monday by high-ranking Democratic senators.
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Virginia's attorney general says DHS may have violated election lawVirginia’s attorney general says DHS may have violated state election law after whistleblower report - The Hillseen 1 Oct, 07:51description edited
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The watchdog group American Oversight sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday after the agency failed to turn over records to support Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s claim that 250,000 non-U.S. citizens had registered to vote across four states. The group had made Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests asking the department for records about...The watchdog group American Oversight sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday after the agency failed to turn over records to support DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s claim that 250,000 non-U.S. citizens had registered to vote across four states. The group had made Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests asking the department for records...
- townhall.comseen 7 Oct, 19:30headline rewritten
Biden-Appointed Judge: Criminalizing Noncitizen Voting Is UnconstitutionalBiden-Appointed Judge Says Cracking Down on Noncitizen Voters Is Illegal - cbs58.comseen 9 Oct, 15:11description edited
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By Gabe Cohen, Jeremy Herb(CNN) — The Department of Homeland Security’s sweeping election-fraud operation has drawn on tens of millions of records, scrutinized dozens of nonprofit voter-registrationBy Gabe Cohen, Jeremy Herb, Tierney Sneed(CNN) — The Department of Homeland Security’s sweeping election-fraud operation has drawn on tens of millions of records, scrutinized dozens of nonprofit
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US judge rules Justice Department use of voter rolls unlawfulU.S. judge rules Justice Department use of voter rolls unlawful - The Hillseen 16 Oct, 11:01description edited
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The Justice Department sued the state of California on Thursday after giving it a USB drive and demanding that within 48 hours it compare its data rolls with information provided by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DOJ sent the letter to the state as well as local election officials Tuesday, threatening legal action if...The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the state of California on Thursday after giving it a USB drive and demanding that within 48 hours it compare 20,000 names its data rolls with information provided by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The DOJ sent the letter to the state and local election officials Tuesday, threatening...
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Fri, 7 August 2026
1 report- spectator.org02:07first to report
SACRAMENTO — California’s biggest legislative battles are fought at the ballot box given our state’s freewheeling initiative process, which places make-or-break power in the hands of the attorney general. AGs write the titles and summaries of any measure that makes it to the statewide ballot. Those descriptions are the main —…
Sat, 8 August 2026
1 report- santacruzsentinel.com19:30
A state judge Thursday rejected a challenge to how California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office summarized a strict new voter ID measure on November ballots — ruling that the summary language accurately describes the measure’s effects were it to pass.
Tue, 11 August 2026
1 report- freerepublic.com02:00
Mon, 17 August 2026
1 report- tahoedailytribune.com08:00
(The Center Square) – Two constitutional amendments introduced by Republican lawmakers in California were pushed in a press conference on Thursday morning on election integrity. Neither amendment is advancing in time for consideration by the...
Thu, 20 August 2026
1 report- kalw.org18:55
Democrats launched their campaign against California’s proposed voter ID measure Tuesday, by trying to link the measure to President Donald Trump.
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- eptrail.com20:02
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized 650,000 ballots from a November 2025 special election.
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- bangordailynews.com24 Aug, 19:59their copy
- thetimes-tribune.com24 Aug, 20:02their copy
- nbcbayarea.com24 Aug, 20:11their copy
Tue, 25 August 2026
2 reports- Google News - Top Stories10:00
Commentary: Sheriff Chad Bianco can't catch a break. That's a good thing Los Angeles Times California sheriff doubles down on seizing ballots as state Supreme Court hears whether he must return them Fox News A California sheriff seized 650,000 ballots. Justices are skeptical of his defense CalMatters California Supreme Court confronts GOP sheriff who seized 650,000 ballots in election conspiracy Democracy Docket California Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Bianco’s Ballot Seizure KQED
- The Guardian World15:41
Exclusive: internal correspondence reveals USCIS anti-fraud officers shifted on to two ‘high-priority’ initiatives All US immigration officers working for a key anti-fraud unit have been reassigned by Donald Trump’s administration to focus on screening South African refugees and alleged “unlawful” voters. Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS) immigration officers have been shifted full-time on to two “high-priority” initiatives, according to internal correspondence seen by...
Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- foxsanantonio.com17:49
Hundreds of immigration officers have been reassigned to find potential voter fraud, according to a report.
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- fox23.com26 Aug, 17:49their copy
- wsbt.com26 Aug, 17:49their copy
- nebraska.tv26 Aug, 17:49their copy
- cbs4local.com26 Aug, 17:49their copy
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- sbsun.com19:20
The California Voting Rights Act of 2026, which is on the governor's desk, responds to "federal attacks on our democracy," its author says.
Fri, 4 September 2026
11 reports- iheart.com18:26
DHS has begun a large-scale voter fraud probe led by Homeland Security Investigations, targeting nine states ahead of the midterms.
- iheart.com18:26
DHS has begun a large-scale voter fraud probe led by Homeland Security Investigations, targeting nine states ahead of the midterms.
- iheart.com18:26
DHS has begun a large-scale voter fraud probe led by Homeland Security Investigations, targeting nine states ahead of the midterms.
- iheart.com18:26
DHS has begun a large-scale voter fraud probe led by Homeland Security Investigations, targeting nine states ahead of the midterms.
- iheart.com18:26
DHS has begun a large-scale voter fraud probe led by Homeland Security Investigations, targeting nine states ahead of the midterms.
- iheart.com18:26
DHS has begun a large-scale voter fraud probe led by Homeland Security Investigations, targeting nine states ahead of the midterms.
- iheart.com18:26
DHS has begun a large-scale voter fraud probe led by Homeland Security Investigations, targeting nine states ahead of the midterms.
- iheart.com18:26
DHS has begun a large-scale voter fraud probe led by Homeland Security Investigations, targeting nine states ahead of the midterms.
- iheart.com18:26
DHS has begun a large-scale voter fraud probe led by Homeland Security Investigations, targeting nine states ahead of the midterms.
- iheart.com18:26
DHS has begun a large-scale voter fraud probe led by Homeland Security Investigations, targeting nine states ahead of the midterms.
- iheart.com18:26
DHS has begun a large-scale voter fraud probe led by Homeland Security Investigations, targeting nine states ahead of the midterms.
Mon, 7 September 2026
1 report- ballot-access.org17:30
Fri, 11 September 2026
1 report- dailybulletin.com06:48
The question before Governor Newsom is not whether independent redistricting commissions can be a good model.
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- sbsun.com11 Sept, 06:48their copy
Mon, 14 September 2026
2 reports- NPR News22:05
Federal agents may have broken state laws after the Department of Homeland Security began surging personnel for what it called the Unlawful Voter Initiative, a federal whistleblower alleges.
- The Guardian World22:55
Officers were instructed to search state voter databases and create federal records on suspected non-citizen voters despite concerns over the process Department of Homeland Security (DHS) lawyers told officers investigating voter fraud they would not be held responsible for violating state laws around accessing voter registration information, an anonymous whistleblower revealed on Monday . DHS officers also had concerns about the reliability of the data they were working with, the whistleblower...
Tue, 15 September 2026
2 reports- mymotherlode.com00:28
NEW YORK (AP) — A last-ditch Trump administration effort to hunt for noncitizen voters ahead of November's elections is requiring federal employees to misrepresent themselves on voter lookup tools in a way that likely violates state laws, according to a federal whistleblower’s statement released Monday. The Department of Homeland Security probe known as the “Unlawful
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- yahoo.com14 Sept, 22:37their copy
- thenewsherald.com14 Sept, 22:47their copy
- The Hill13:20
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees were told to pose as voters while searching for noncitizens on state voter rolls, according to a whistleblower report released Monday. Employees were given sensitive information for people flagged as potential “unlawful voters” and instructed to search state voter bases, likely violating state law, according to the whistleblower. The...
Fri, 18 September 2026
3 reports- news4jax.com02:14Virginia's attorney general says DHS may have violated state election law after whistleblower report
Virginia’s attorney general says the Department of Homeland Security may have violated several state election laws following a whistleblower report.
- sgvtribune.com13:11edited after publishingVirginia’s attorney general says DHS may have violated state election law after whistleblower report
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Virginia's attorney general says DHS may have violated election lawHe demanded that DHS confirm whether it directed anyone to access voters’ information without permission.
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- PBS NewsHour18 Sept, 21:56their copy
- abc7.com20:08
Why does it take so long to count votes in California? L.A. County officials say they're working to speed up election results ahead of November.
Sat, 19 September 2026
1 report- theepochtimes.com19:00
One of the individuals, an illegal immigrant, allegedly cast votes nine times during 2008–2024.
Mon, 21 September 2026
1 report- fox4beaumont.com21:01
The Trump administration is keeping the spotlight on what it sees as illegal voting in U.S. elections.
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- wach.com21 Sept, 21:01their copy
- wgxa.tv21 Sept, 21:01their copy
- newschannel9.com21 Sept, 21:01their copy
- foxbaltimore.com21 Sept, 21:01their copy
- wchstv.com21 Sept, 21:01their copy
Tue, 22 September 2026
2 reports- The Hill14:56
Sens. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Sunday called on California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) to launch a probe into a whistleblower's allegations that the Trump administration attempted to search through the state's voting records. The senators wrote in a letter to Bonta that on Sept. 8, a whistleblower disclosed that the...
- laist.com22:17
The chief backer of Proposition 39 said it would boost confidence in elections "whether you think voter fraud is a big problem or a small problem."
Wed, 23 September 2026
2 reports- Axios09:35
The Trump administration says Americans should prepare between now and Election Day for a wave of new arrests and prosecutions over alleged non-citizen voter fraud . Why it matters: The Trump administration is deploying hundreds of federal investigators and attorneys to pursue President Trump's long-running fixation — and test a broader Republican claim that tougher enforcement will uncover far more illegal voting. "This initiative is a tier one priority," a Justice Department official told...
- PBS NewsHour19:56
The Trump administration's whole-of-government effort to find and prosecute noncitizens illegally on state voter rolls has resulted in about 1,600 voter fraud cases that have led to 160 arrests, Homeland Security Investigations senior official Matthew Millhollin said in a press briefing Tuesday.
Thu, 24 September 2026
12 reports- indiatimes.com03:23
The Trump administration has intensified prosecutions of noncitizens accused of voting illegally ahead of US midterms. The Justice Department charged 32 people in four weeks, while Homeland Security has 1,600 related investigations.
- sgvtribune.com17:16
The sheriff's seizure of 650,000-plus ballots was unlawful and AG Rob Bonta was justified in ordering him to pause probe, justices say.
- Google News - Top Stories17:20
California sheriff broke election law by seizing ballots, state Supreme Court rules CalMatters California sheriff ordered to return ballots he confiscated in voter ‘fraud’ inquiry The Guardian California Supreme Court orders sheriff to return 650,000 ballots Yahoo Ballot seizure by Riverside County sheriff was ‘unlawful,’ California Supreme Court rules Los Angeles Times California Supreme Court rules sheriff must return seized ballots The Washington Post
- cbsnews.com17:57
The California Supreme Court ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco violated that state's election law by ordering his deputies to seize more than 650,000 ballots.
- Google News - Top Stories18:55
California sheriff ordered to return ballots he confiscated in voter ‘fraud’ inquiry theguardian.com Republican Sheriff Illegally Seized California Ballots, Court Rules The New York Times California Supreme Court orders Riverside sheriff to return 650,000 seized ballots kmph.com Bonta responds after Supreme Court ruling in Bianco ballot case Yahoo Republican Sheriff Illegally Seized Over 650,000 Ballots, California Supreme Court Rules KQED
- Google News - Top Stories19:20
Ballot seizure by Riverside County sheriff was ‘unlawful,’ California Supreme Court rules Los Angeles Times Republican Sheriff Illegally Seized California Ballots, Court Rules The New York Times California sheriff ordered to return ballots he confiscated in voter ‘fraud’ inquiry The Guardian California Supreme Court rules against Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco in ballot seizure fight pressenterprise.com California Supreme Court orders GOP sheriff to return seized ballots, affirms state’s...
- ktul.com19:21
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco unlawfully seized about 650,000 ballots from a November 2025 special election.
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- news4jax.com24 Sept, 17:36their copy
- midmichigannow.com24 Sept, 19:21their copy
- 13wham.com24 Sept, 19:21their copy
- cbs6albany.com24 Sept, 19:21their copy
- bakersfieldnow.com24 Sept, 19:21their copy
- katu.com24 Sept, 19:21their copy
- wset.com24 Sept, 19:21their copy
- The Hill19:50
The California Supreme Court ruled Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a former California gubernatorial candidate, must return approximately 650,000 ballots he seized earlier this year. The court ruled that Bianco’s seizure was “unlawful” as California law dictates that "'[i]n no event' shall voted ballots be 'taken from the custody of the elections official.'" “If election...
- The Guardian World20:54
Court says Chad Bianco’s conduct unlawful and seizure of ballots ‘creates substantial risk to election integrity’ California Republican sheriff Chad Bianco must return more than 650,000 ballots his department confiscated earlier this year in an unprecedented move that violated election law, a state supreme court ruled on Thursday. “Allowing law enforcement unfettered access to ballots, or the ability to handle and count them in secret, based on unregulated protocols, itself creates a...
- The Guardian World22:06
State election officials said they reviewed 185 records homeland security sent them and confirmed they were US citizens The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) wrongly identified 185 people on Nevada’s voter rolls as non-citizens, state officials said this week, escalating concerns over the shoddy methodology the government is using to raise fear about non-citizen voting ahead of the midterm elections. In July, Donald Trump gave a speech saying DHS had found a combined 278,000 non-citizens on...
- Google News - Top Stories22:55
Republican Sheriff Illegally Seized Over 650,000 Ballots, California Supreme Court Rules KQED Republican Sheriff Illegally Seized California Ballots, Court Rules The New York Times Ballot seizure by Riverside County sheriff was 'unlawful,' California Supreme Court rules Yahoo California sheriff ordered to return ballots he confiscated in voter ‘fraud’ inquiry The Guardian California Attorney General vows ‘legal consequences’ for GOP sheriff who seized ballots Democracy Docket
- Google News - Top Stories23:30
California Supreme Court orders Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 seized ballots AP News Republican Sheriff Illegally Seized California Ballots, Court Rules The New York Times Ballot seizure by Riverside County sheriff was 'unlawful,' California Supreme Court rules Yahoo California sheriff ordered to return ballots he confiscated in voter ‘fraud’ inquiry The Guardian Governor Newsom on the California Supreme Court ruling Sheriff Bianco illegally seized ballots gov.ca.gov
Mon, 28 September 2026
3 reports- freerepublic.com14:30
- iheart.com18:00
KTRH-AM covering local news from Houston and across Texas.
- theepochtimes.com21:20
Some pleaded guilty, and three of them were in the United States illegally, the Justice Department said.
Tue, 29 September 2026
1 report- sgvtribune.com23:51
California’s Supreme Court last week ordered Sheriff Chad Bianco to hand over the Proposition 50 election ballots.
Wed, 30 September 2026
9 reports- The Guardian World20:16
The charges are senior officials’ latest attempt to heighten voter fraud concerns amid midterm election campaigning US politics live – latest updates The US Department of Justice indicted another 10 individuals on noncitizen voting related charges on Wednesday as Donald Trump ’s administration continues to pursue allegations of voter fraud raised by the president. In the sixth announcement of its kind this month, the attorney general, Todd Blanche, and homeland security secretary, Markwayne...
- kroc.com21:23
Federal prosecutors today announced grand jury indictments against 10 foreign nationals accused of illegally voting in Minnesota.
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- kdhlradio.com30 Sept, 21:23their copy
- The Hill21:50edited after publishing
The watchdog group American Oversight sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday after the agency failed to turn over records to support DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s claim that 250,000 non-U.S. citizens had registered to vote across four states. The group had made Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests asking the department for records...
- iheart.com22:45
The DOJ has charged 10 foreign nationals with voter fraud in Minnesota, involving illegal voting in recent elections. The defendants allegedly falsely claimed U.S. citizenship. The DOJ emphasizes election integrity, while Minnesota officials note the rarity of such cases.
- iheart.com22:45
The DOJ has charged 10 foreign nationals with voter fraud in Minnesota, involving illegal voting in recent elections. The defendants allegedly falsely claimed U.S. citizenship. The DOJ emphasizes election integrity, while Minnesota officials note the rarity of such cases.
- iheart.com22:45
The DOJ has charged 10 foreign nationals with voter fraud in Minnesota, involving illegal voting in recent elections. The defendants allegedly falsely claimed U.S. citizenship. The DOJ emphasizes election integrity, while Minnesota officials note the rarity of such cases.
- iheart.com22:45
The DOJ has charged 10 foreign nationals with voter fraud in Minnesota, involving illegal voting in recent elections. The defendants allegedly falsely claimed U.S. citizenship. The DOJ emphasizes election integrity, while Minnesota officials note the rarity of such cases.
- iheart.com22:45
The DOJ has charged 10 foreign nationals with voter fraud in Minnesota, involving illegal voting in recent elections. The defendants allegedly falsely claimed U.S. citizenship. The DOJ emphasizes election integrity, while Minnesota officials note the rarity of such cases.
- wjactv.com23:15
WASHINGTON -The Trump Administration is pressing ahead with efforts to find and combat what it sees as an election system that has been compromised.This week’s
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- upnorthlive.com30 Sept, 23:15their copy
Thu, 1 October 2026
7 reports- keyc.com00:11
Ten foreign nationals living in Minnesota have been charged in federal court with voting illegally or lying about their citizenship to register to vote, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
- Google News - Top Stories00:27
10 noncitizens accused of illegally registering, voting in Minnesota elections kstp.com Election crime arrests keep piling up as Dems insist it 'just doesn't happen' Fox News Justice Department Announces Charges and Guilty Pleas Involving 12 Individuals for Election Crimes Department of Justice (.gov) Grand jury indicts 10 in Minnesota on charges of non-citizen voting MPR News DOJ charges 10 non-citizens with illegally voting in Minnesota elections CBS News
- Google News - Top Stories09:00
Election crime arrests keep piling up as Dems insist it 'just doesn't happen' Fox News Grand jury indicts 10 in Minnesota on charges of non-citizen voting MPR News DOJ charges 10 non-citizens with illegally voting in Minnesota elections CBS News Trump DoJ indicts 10 individuals on noncitizen voting related charges in Minnesota The Guardian Justice Department Announces Charges and Guilty Pleas Involving 12 Individuals for Election Crimes Department of Justice (.gov)
- newyorker.com10:00
After scouring billions of ballots, we have identified countless instances of voter fraud. They are countless, in part, because we are unwilling and unable to count past 34.
- The Guardian World10:00
Credible threats appear to have been overlooked as administration focuses on unverified claims of voter fraud The Trump administration has abandoned key security bodies meant to investigate direct threats to US elections by foreign actors and domestic terrorists, according to former officials and a recent report. While administration officials have been actively focused on unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud by noncitizens, other credible election threats appear to have been...
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- aol.com1 Oct, 10:00their copy
- mercurynews.com10:00
California’s supreme justices firmly halted Chad Bianco from seizing valid ballots, protecting upcoming midterms
- mvprogress.com19:29
The statement from election officials comes after the Trump administration first claimed up to 16,000 noncitizens could be registered to vote in Nevada. By Eric NeugeborenThe Nevada Independent Nevada officials […]
Sat, 3 October 2026
1 report- townhall.com06:00edited after publishing
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Biden-Appointed Judge: Criminalizing Noncitizen Voting Is UnconstitutionalBiden-appointed judge rules criminalizing noncitizen voting unconstitutional, impacting election laws.
Sun, 4 October 2026
1 report- Bloomberg Politics16:31
US Attorney General Todd Blanche tells Bloomberg This Weekend that the Justice Department is expanding investigations into alleged election crimes ahead of the midterms, including noncitizen voting, and plans to deploy monitors to polling locations across the country. Speaking with Myles Miller, Blanche also discusses the department’s misconduct complaint against Minnesota federal judges, its review of the Federal Reserve headquarters renovation and the administration’s defense of its tariff...
Tue, 6 October 2026
3 reports- foxnews.com16:00
First on Fox, a blue city in battleground Georgia faces H-1B visa fraud allegations as Rep. Rich McCormick urges a Trump administration probe.
- The Guardian World16:50
Former and current officials who bolstered claims of voter fraud in 2020 make fresh allegations of vulnerabilities Prominent election deniers have spent recent weeks stoking fears over US election security before next month’s midterms, echoing claims pushed by Donald Trump to justify asserting more control over voting. On conservative-friendly media outlets, former or current officials who tried to bolster the US president’s false claims of mass voter fraud in 2020 have in recent weeks made...
- PBS NewsHour22:40
Ahead of the midterm elections, the Department of Justice is leading a high-profile effort to catch and prosecute people they say illegally cast ballots, sometimes holding televised press conferences to make the announcements. But there is no evidence to support President Trump's false claims of widespread voter fraud that skews election results. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin reports.
Wed, 7 October 2026
2 reports- bilkulonline.com11:25
Washington A US lawmaker has asked the Trump administration to investigate suspected H-1B visa fraud and abuse in the Atlanta
- cbs58.com13:45edited after publishing
By Gabe Cohen, Jeremy Herb, Tierney Sneed(CNN) — The Department of Homeland Security’s sweeping election-fraud operation has drawn on tens of millions of records, scrutinized dozens of nonprofit
Thu, 8 October 2026
2 reports- gilmermirror.com17:15
- greeleytribune.com20:58
It's an unusual reference to a high-profile midterm contest.
Fri, 9 October 2026
6 reports- townhall.com08:30
Former NJ mayor urges Trump to monitor midterm elections amid non-citizen voting concerns.
- pjmedia.com17:55
Federal judge blocks DOJ's nationwide demand for state voter rolls, citing lack of congressional authorization.
- spokesman.com18:07edited after publishing
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US judge rules Justice Department use of voter rolls unlawfulA US judge ruled on Friday that the Justice Department’s push to obtain state voter rolls and check them against a federal immigration database in order to demand that states remove voters it deemed ineligible was unlawful.
- Bloomberg Politics18:27
A US judge blocked a key component of the Justice Department’s efforts under the Trump administration to obtain state voter records as part of a nationwide probe into alleged election fraud by non-US citizens.
- Al Jazeera English21:29
A federal judge ruled against the Justice Department's use of voter data to cross-reference an immigration database.
- 10news.com23:39
Dozens of election mail pieces, including unsigned ballots, were found scattered on a North County road, raising questions about ballot integrity.
Sat, 10 October 2026
2 reports- The Hill03:13
A federal judge struck down on Friday the Justice Department’s nationwide effort to collect voter registration records and identify suspected non-U.S. citizens, blocking the Trump administration from continuing the program even in states that voluntarily cooperated. U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan in Washington ruled the department exceeded its legal authority and violated federal privacy laws...
- freerepublic.com16:45
Mon, 12 October 2026
1 report- sbsun.com19:45
Four years ago, this Editorial Board surprised some readers by endorsing Bay Area Democratic Assembly member Rob Bonta for attorney general
Wed, 14 October 2026
8 reports- ksfr.org15:12
New Mexico news for October 14, 2026
- Google News - Top Stories15:17
Trump administration escalates voter roll fight with threats against California election officials CNN EXCLUSIVE: US Justice Department threatens California over alleged noncitizen voters, letters show Reuters Justice Dept. demands California prove citizenship for lists of voters or withhold ballots Los Angeles Times DoJ threatens California over alleged noncitizen voting as Trump tries to rally support for Republicans – US politics live The Guardian DOJ threatens to sue to block California...
- krmg.com16:17
The Justice Department is threatening California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next month’s midterm elections. A letter sent Tuesday to Secretary of State Shirley Weber from Trent McCotter, the acting deputy attorney general, says the Justice Department has provided officials in Los Angeles County with a password-protected thumb drive containing a list of names the federal government believes are likely noncitizens. The...
- Google News - Top Stories17:38
Justice Dept. demands California prove citizenship for lists of voters or withhold ballots Los Angeles Times Exclusive-US Justice Department threatens California over alleged noncitizen voters, letters show Yahoo Justice Department faces legal threats after pushing California to match voter list with USB drive The Hill Trump administration escalates voter roll fight with threats against California election officials CNN Top U.S. DOJ official orders California to review list of possible...
- Axios18:54
The Trump administration is threatening emergency court action unless California officials investigate potential ineligible voters within 48 hours and set aside ballots from anyone whose citizenship they cannot verify, according to two letters sent to state officials from the Justice Department. Why it matters: With voting already underway, President Trump 's DOJ could delay ballots from eligible Californians mistakenly flagged as noncitizens and set up a court fight just three weeks before...
- PBS NewsHour19:19
The U.S. Department of Justice has threatened California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next month's midterm elections.
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- abcnews.com14 Oct, 16:17their copy
- news-gazette.com14 Oct, 16:22their copy
- Google News - Top Stories20:31
DOJ demands California review voting rolls in 2 days, threatens legal action Politico Trump administration escalates voter roll fight with threats against California election officials CNN DOJ demands California review voters' citizenship or withhold ballots USA Today Top U.S. DOJ official orders California to review list of possible noncitizens who received mail ballots CBS News Trump tries to rally support for Republican candidates as top Super Pac for Senate Democrats pours millions into key...
- The Hill21:43
A voting rights group warned the Department of Justice (DOJ) that it plans to sue if the department doesn’t back away from a demand made to various California voting authorities which ordered them to cross-reference their voter lists with those on a USB provided by the Trump administration within 48 hours. According to a copy...
Thu, 15 October 2026
14 reports- theconversation.com12:45
GOP allegations that voter fraud is rampant in the US may drive more Democrats – and fewer Republicans – to the polls in November.
- abcnews.com16:01
LA County Clerk said they would refuse to access the thumb drive said to contain names of potential non-citizens believed to be on the state's voter registration list.
- Bloomberg Politics17:06
The Trump administration sued California for allegedly failing to join an effort to remove suspected non-citizens from the state’s voter rolls, the latest escalation in the federal government’s clash with Democratic-led states in the run-up to the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
- dailybulletin.com17:21
- latimes.com19:04
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.
- Google News - Top Stories19:21
Trump Administration Sues California Over Voter Rolls The New York Times Justice Dept. sues California officials over 20K alleged noncitizen voters The Washington Post DOJ sues California to block votes from alleged noncitizens Reuters U.S. sues California in fight over checking citizenship of mail voters CNBC DOJ gave California a voter list, a 48-hour deadline — and a threat of court action Axios
- PBS NewsHour19:54
The Trump administration sued California election officials Thursday, asking a judge to bar the state from counting mail-in ballots for next month's midterm elections from people the federal government has identified as "likely" noncitizens until their status can be confirmed.
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- koaa.com15 Oct, 18:47their copy
- Google News - Top Stories20:34
DOJ sues California, demands it purge voter rolls for alleged noncitizens Politico Trump Administration Sues California Over Voter Rolls The New York Times Feds sue over 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters. Newsom calls it ‘desperate’ Sacramento Bee Justice Department sues California, claiming it's mailing ballots to more than 20,000 noncitizens CBS News U.S. sues California in fight over checking citizenship of mail voters CNBC
- The Hill20:56edited after publishing
The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the state of California on Thursday after giving it a USB drive and demanding that within 48 hours it compare 20,000 names its data rolls with information provided by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The DOJ sent the letter to the state and local election officials Tuesday, threatening...
- Google News - Top Stories21:00
Justice Dept. sues California, seeks to stop state from counting 20,000 ballots Los Angeles Times Trump Administration Sues California Over Voter Rolls The New York Times Justice Dept. sues California officials over 20K alleged noncitizen voters The Washington Post Justice Department sues California, claiming it's mailing ballots to more than 20,000 noncitizens CBS News DOJ gave California a voter list, a 48-hour deadline — and a threat of court action Axios
- Axios21:03
The Trump administration is suing California and two election officials over claims that there are suspected ineligible voters who received mail-in ballots for this November's election . Why it matters: The lawsuit is asking the court to prevent about 20,000 voters from having their ballots counted until their citizenship status is confirmed. What they're saying: "State-facilitated voter fraud is unacceptable in the United States of America," Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a press...
- El País (Spain)21:06
La titular de la oficina electoral del Estado calificó la situación como “una emergencia creada por el propio Departamento de Justicia”
- Al Jazeera English21:44
Lawsuit comes weeks before midterm elections and follows debunked claims of noncitizens voting in various states.
- Google News - Top Stories23:39
Justice Dept. sues California officials over 20K alleged noncitizen voters The Washington Post Trump Administration Sues California Over Voter Rolls The New York Times US justice department sues California over alleged noncitizen voting The Guardian U.S. sues California in fight over checking citizenship of mail voters CNBC Justice Dept. sues California, seeks to stop state from counting 20,000 ballots Los Angeles Times
Fri, 16 October 2026
6 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)00:16
Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections
- iheart.com14:48
Laura Lee Yourex, who registered her dog to vote, must pay $1,500 for anti-voter fraud billboards in Orange County. Her case was dismissed after a plea agreement. The billboards will stay up through the November 3 election, warning against voter fraud.
- iheart.com14:48
Laura Lee Yourex, who registered her dog to vote, must pay $1,500 for anti-voter fraud billboards in Orange County. Her case was dismissed after a plea agreement. The billboards will stay up through the November 3 election, warning against voter fraud.
- iheart.com14:48
Laura Lee Yourex, who registered her dog to vote, must pay $1,500 for anti-voter fraud billboards in Orange County. Her case was dismissed after a plea agreement. The billboards will stay up through the November 3 election, warning against voter fraud.
- iheart.com14:48
Laura Lee Yourex, who registered her dog to vote, must pay $1,500 for anti-voter fraud billboards in Orange County. Her case was dismissed after a plea agreement. The billboards will stay up through the November 3 election, warning against voter fraud.
- PBS NewsHour23:30
The Trump administration is escalating its fight with California ahead of next month's midterm election, warning that local officials who process and tabulate ballots submitted by suspected noncitizen voters are putting themselves at risk of criminal investigation and potential prosecution.
Sat, 17 October 2026
5 reports- pasadenastarnews.com00:17
The move comes on the heels of the DOJ this week seeking a court order to temporarily prevent the counting of votes from 20,000 people allegedly identified by the Department of Homeland Security "until their citizenship status can be determined."
- Google News - Top Stories02:15
Trump threatens California officials with imprisonment over stance on mail ballots Reuters Big assertions, sharp exchanges, little clarity define DOJ election battle with California Los Angeles Times Trump administration threatens California officials if noncitizens vote in midterms The Guardian Election lawyers say they’ve never seen anything like the DOJ’s lawsuit against California San Francisco Chronicle California Says D.O.J. System for Identifying Noncitizens Is Sloppy The New York Times
- indiablooms.com04:18
An Indian national, Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari, has been arrested by US immigration authorities for allegedly falsely claiming American citizenship to vote in the 2024 general election. | One of India's leading Digital News Agency offering Breaking News round the clock. Why not read our informative news portal today.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:58
Justice Department's warning follows a lawsuit seeking to block the counting of ballots from people identified as likely noncitizens ahead of the Nov. 3 election
- The Hill16:00
President Trump reupped the Justice Department's (DOJ) warning that California officials could face criminal charges if they include the mail-in ballots of the over 200,000 people the federal government identified as potential non-U.S. citizens in their midterm election count. “They will all go to jail for a long period of time!!!” Trump wrote in a...
Sun, 18 October 2026
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WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration is escalating its fight with California ahead of next month's midterm election, warning that local officials who process and tabulate ballots submitted by suspected noncitizen voters are putting themselves at risk of criminal investigation and potential prosecution.
Mon, 19 October 2026
23 reports- iheart.com02:04
The Justice Department's actions ahead of the midterms, including suing California over alleged noncitizen ballots, have raised concerns about federal overreach. Officials worry these efforts may undermine public trust, as only half of Americans expect fair elections.
- iheart.com02:04
The Justice Department's actions ahead of the midterms, including suing California over alleged noncitizen ballots, have raised concerns about federal overreach. Officials worry these efforts may undermine public trust, as only half of Americans expect fair elections.
- iheart.com02:04
The Justice Department's actions ahead of the midterms, including suing California over alleged noncitizen ballots, have raised concerns about federal overreach. Officials worry these efforts may undermine public trust, as only half of Americans expect fair elections.
- iheart.com02:04
The Justice Department's actions ahead of the midterms, including suing California over alleged noncitizen ballots, have raised concerns about federal overreach. Officials worry these efforts may undermine public trust, as only half of Americans expect fair elections.
- iheart.com02:04
The Justice Department's actions ahead of the midterms, including suing California over alleged noncitizen ballots, have raised concerns about federal overreach. Officials worry these efforts may undermine public trust, as only half of Americans expect fair elections.
- iheart.com02:04
The Justice Department's actions ahead of the midterms, including suing California over alleged noncitizen ballots, have raised concerns about federal overreach. Officials worry these efforts may undermine public trust, as only half of Americans expect fair elections.
- iheart.com02:04
The Justice Department's actions ahead of the midterms, including suing California over alleged noncitizen ballots, have raised concerns about federal overreach. Officials worry these efforts may undermine public trust, as only half of Americans expect fair elections.
- iheart.com02:04
The Justice Department's actions ahead of the midterms, including suing California over alleged noncitizen ballots, have raised concerns about federal overreach. Officials worry these efforts may undermine public trust, as only half of Americans expect fair elections.
- iheart.com02:04
The Justice Department's actions ahead of the midterms, including suing California over alleged noncitizen ballots, have raised concerns about federal overreach. Officials worry these efforts may undermine public trust, as only half of Americans expect fair elections.
- Google News - Top Stories15:02
Federal operation targets alleged noncitizen voter registration in Commerce; more than 2 dozen arrested ABC7 Los Angeles Feds arrest alleged noncitizen voters in California amid broader election fight with state Los Angeles Times DOJ charges 28 people in California with voting crimes USA Today Trump DoJ announces arrests of 28 green card holders in California on noncitizen voting related charges – live The Guardian Trump administration reportedly uses list of 20,000 suspected noncitizens to...
- PBS NewsHour16:53
Last week, the Justice Department sued the state and later warned that local election workers who knowingly process or tabulate ballots submitted by noncitizen voters are at risk of potential prosecution.
- Google News - Top Stories17:28Justice Department charges more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting alleged noncitizen voters
Justice Department charges more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting alleged noncitizen voters AP News DoJ charges 28 green card holders in California over alleged voter fraud The Guardian Justice Dept. Charges 28 in California With Voting-Related Crimes The New York Times Midterm election live updates: The Trump administration’s voter roll fight with California escalates with a slew of arrests CNN Feds arrest alleged noncitizen voters in California amid broader election fight with state...
- theepochtimes.com18:01
Federal officials have charged 28 noncitizens in a California voter fraud crackdown. Eleven have been arrested. The Justice Department also said California...
- Bloomberg Politics18:20
Federal agents across California on Monday arrested 11 non-citizens who were charged with crimes including fraudulently registering to vote in US elections, part of a dragnet that the government says bolsters its lawsuit against the most populous state in the run-up to the midterm elections.
- dailymail.com18:46
California has become a flashpoint in the Trump administration's fight over noncitizen voting - despite scant evidence of illegal voting in the US.
- Google News - Top Stories18:52
DoJ charges 28 green card holders in California over alleged voter fraud The Guardian Midterm election live updates: The Trump administration’s voter roll fight with California escalates with a slew of arrests CNN 11 green card holders arrested in California for allegedly registering to vote illegally CBS News Justice Department charges more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting alleged noncitizen voters AP News DOJ says California cases prove widespread noncitizen voting. Experts disagree...
- South China Morning Post19:53
US federal authorities arrested over two dozen foreign nationals on Monday in California as part of a statewide sweep targeting people who officials say have illegally registered and voted in the country’s midterm elections. The arrests are part of a Trump administration effort to root out non-citizen voting ahead of next month’s midterm elections, even though data shows that the problem is incredibly rare, difficult to prove and has not been shown to change the outcome of races. They also...
- South China Morning Post19:53
US federal authorities charged more than two dozen foreign nationals Monday in California as part of a statewide sweep targeting people who officials say have illegally registered or voted in US elections. The arrests are part of a Trump administration effort to root out non-citizen voting ahead of next month’s midterm elections, even though data shows that the problem is incredibly rare, difficult to prove and has not been shown to change the outcome of races. The charges escalated a...
- The Guardian World20:07
Crackdown marks latest escalation in the Trump justice department’s push to target alleged noncitizen voting The US Department of Justice has filed criminal charges against 28 green card holders in California accused of fraudulently registering to vote and casting illegal ballots. The crackdown marks another escalation in the federal government’s ongoing efforts against alleged noncitizen voting, efforts that Democrats and voting rights groups say are part of a strategy by the Trump...
- Google News - Top Stories20:56
Feds arrest alleged noncitizen voters in California amid broader election fight with state Los Angeles Times See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- Google News - Top Stories21:49
DOJ Charges 28 California Residents With Voting-Related Crimes Amid Trump’s Voter Fraud Push The New York Times Feds arrest alleged noncitizen voters in California amid broader election fight with state Yahoo 68-year-old Sacramento man among Californians charged with voter fraud by feds Sacramento Bee DoJ charges 28 green card holders in California over alleged voter fraud The Guardian DOJ charges 28 with unlawful voting, other election-related offenses in California ABC News - Breaking News,...
- Google News - Top Stories22:10
DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate NPR DoJ charges 28 green card holders in California over alleged voter fraud The Guardian Fresno County residents among 28 charged in California noncitizen voting case ABC30 Fresno Justice Department charges more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting alleged noncitizen voters AP News Feds arrest alleged noncitizen voters in California amid broader election fight with state Yahoo
- NPR News22:10
The DOJ also filed an emergency request in federal court to stop California from processing ballots returned by people on the voter rolls the federal government says are "likely noncitizens."
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Tue, 20 October 2026
19 reports- The Hill00:46
The Justice Department (DOJ) targeted and charged 28 alleged California voters who are not citizens, the department said in a press release Monday. The DOJ said in the press release that on Monday, federal authorities in California arrested 11 non-Americans residing in the country “who are among 28 total charged in criminal complaints with federal...
- Google News - Top Stories00:52
California residents accused by feds of voter fraud react with shock, confusion and anger Los Angeles Times DoJ charges 28 green card holders in California over alleged voter fraud | Trump administration The Guardian Election tensions escalate in California as DOJ charges 28 people with voting crimes NPR Justice Department charges more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting alleged noncitizen voters AP News Sacramento residents accused of illegal voting in federal elections KCRA
- yahoo.com00:52
Several green card holders arrested in a Trump administration crackdown on alleged California voter fraud appeared in court Monday, with some saying they had no recollection of ever registering to cas...
- wlec.com02:45
Federal authorities are arresting more than two dozen foreign nationals in California who authorities said have illegally registered and voted in U.S. elections
- Times of India04:11
Two Indian nationals are among 28 green card holders charged with election-related offenses in California. Amandeep Kaur and Kamlesh Shah allegedly registered and voted illegally in the November 2024 elections. Shah registered on election day, while Kaur registered in December 2022, violating election law. The Justice Department has intensified investigations into alleged non-citizen voting as early voting begins in some states.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:11
'Every illegal vote cancels out the vote of a lawful American citizen,' says Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter
- Google News - Top Stories10:00
Commentary: Why Trump's attack on California voting is false — and even a bit funny Los Angeles Times DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate NPR Trump's latest October surprise? A federal crackdown on alleged noncitizen voting in California Los Angeles Times DoJ charges 28 green card holders in California over alleged voter fraud | Trump administration The Guardian Justice Department charges more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting alleged...
- The Guardian World10:23
The DoJ has charged 28 green card holders in California, accusing them of fraudulently registering to vote. Plus, is the world really ready for AI actors? Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. The US Department of Justice has charged 28 green card holders in California, accusing them of fraudulently registering to vote and casting illegal ballots. The arrests – 11 people are in custody – mark the latest escalation in federal efforts against alleged noncitizen...
- NPR News11:04
The Justice Department has charged 28 people in California with voting crimes as Election Day nears. And, TikTok staff raised child safety concerns with executives, who failed to act, court records show.
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- Google News - Top Stories11:04
DOJ charges 28 with voting crimes. And, TikTok ignored staff's child safety concerns NPR DoJ’s suspected non-citizens list includes ‘high percentage’ of those born in US, LA officials say The Guardian California tells federal court that Trump admin lawsuit over alleged noncitizen voting is a 'reckless political stunt' in motion opposing injunction Yahoo California residents accused by feds of voter fraud react with shock, confusion and anger Los Angeles Times DOJ charges 28 in California with...
- El Pais English11:08
The Trump administration’s latest offensive centers on claims that thousands of non-citizens are registered on the state’s voter rolls
- Bloomberg Politics15:16
California asked a judge to deny a Trump administration request to make the state set aside mail-in ballots of 20,000 suspected non-citizens, saying the lawsuit is at best a “reckless political stunt” in the run-up to the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
- pjmedia.com15:35
SSA's largest cleanup corrects millions of SSN records to prevent fraud and protect taxpayer dollars.
- Google News - Top Stories19:46
DoJ’s suspected non-citizens list includes ‘high percentage’ of those born in US, LA officials say The Guardian California residents accused by feds of voter fraud react with shock, confusion and anger Yahoo Some on DOJ's 20,000 "likely" noncitizen list in Calif. appear to be U.S.-born NPR Sacramento residents accused of illegal voting in federal elections KCRA Petaluma woman arrested and charged in Trump's purge of alleged fraudulent voters The Press Democrat
- The Guardian World19:46
The statement revealed in court papers raises questions about the reliability of the list of 20,000 people in California The justice department’s list of suspected non-citizens in California includes a “high percentage” of people born in the United States, Los Angeles election officials said on Tuesday. The statement, made in court papers , raises further questions about the reliability of a list of 20,000 people the justice department provided to election officials in Los Angeles last week....
- wjactv.com20:39
It’s just the latest chapter in the Justice Department's war on "non-citizen voting."
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- aol.com21:43
Did the White House play a role in suing California over alleged noncitizens registered to vote? One California lawmaker is seeking answers.
- ucla.edu23:26
The Los Angeles Times reported on 28 people charged with federal election-related crimes in California, some of whom said they had no recollection of registering to vote. Rick Hasen, director of the Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA School of Law, noted that voter registration errors can occur accidentally and that prosecutors must prove willful violations of federal law. Read more about UCLA in today’s KCRW 89.9-FM, KNBC-TV and other outlets.
- Google News - Top Stories23:56
Petaluma woman arrested and charged in Trump DOJ's purge of alleged fraudulent voters The Press Democrat Federal agents knock on doors to track down possible noncitizen voters ahead of midterms CBS News California residents accused by feds of voter fraud react with shock, confusion and anger Los Angeles Times DoJ’s suspected non-citizens list includes ‘high percentage’ of those born in US, LA officials say The Guardian 'High percentage' of DOJ's California noncitizen voters list born in US,...
Wed, 21 October 2026
5 reports- NPR News02:15
Election officials in Los Angeles County say their preliminary analysis of the federal government's list of 20,000 "likely" noncitizens registered to vote in California shows the list is "unreliable."
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- Google News - Top Stories02:15
Some on DOJ's 20,000 "likely" noncitizen list in Calif. appear to be U.S.-born NPR California residents accused by feds of voter fraud react with shock, confusion and anger Yahoo DoJ’s suspected non-citizens list includes ‘high percentage’ of those born in US, LA officials say The Guardian Commerce man says federal agents disregarded health conditions during arrest ABC7 Los Angeles Sacramento residents accused of illegal voting in federal elections KCRA
- Bloomberg Politics02:51
National Democrats sued President Donald Trump and the US Justice Department over what they say is a coordinated effort to erode confidence in the upcoming midterm elections, including by demanding that states like California and Nevada set aside ballots of suspected non-citizens.
- NPR News11:46
The Justice Department's "likely" noncitizen voter list in California is "unreliable," according to officials. And, the United Nations reports a major increase in U.S. climate pollution.
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Getty Images / Stock PhotoThe Justice Department's list of alleged noncitizens registered to vote in California includes a