The Justice Department has initiated a criminal probe into California’s voter registration records, serving grand jury subpoenas to local election officials as part of an investigation targeting over 20,000 suspected noncitizens enrolled to vote. The move marks an escalation in the federal government’s push to scrutinize voter eligibility in the state, raising questions about the legality and political implications of the inquiry. Authorities are demanding access to voter files, setting the stage for a potential legal confrontation over election integrity and immigration enforcement. The case could have significant consequences for how voter rolls are managed and verified ahead of future elections.
President Trump’s Justice Department is turning up the heat on California, launching a criminal investigation into voter rolls and hitting local election officials with grand jury subpoenas in a showdown over more than 20,000 suspected noncitizens.
