Justice Department Sues California Over Ballot Counting Practices

The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of California, alleging that it is mailing ballots to more than 20,000 individuals who are not eligible to vote in federal elections.

According to court documents, the lawsuit claims that California’s voter registration process includes individuals who are not US citizens. The department is seeking an injunction to stop the state from counting these ballots.

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the Department of Justice by a group of plaintiffs, including the Republican National Committee and several Republican state legislators.

California officials have denied allegations that they are mailing ballots to non-citizens, stating that their voter registration process includes checks to ensure that only eligible voters receive mailings.

The dispute centers on California’s practice of automatically registering eligible voters who turn 18 years old. The state also sends mailings to individuals who are registered to vote but have not yet cast a ballot.

The Department of Justice is seeking to block the state from counting ballots from these individuals, citing concerns about the eligibility of non-citizens to participate in federal elections.

The lawsuit marks the latest development in a long-standing debate over voter registration and mailings in California.

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