Trump Administration Opens California Voter Probe, Issues Nov. 4 Grand Jury Subpoenas
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 29
Trump Administration Opens California Voter Probe, Issues Nov. 4 Grand Jury Subpoenas
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 29
Summary
Federal prosecutors opened a criminal voter-fraud investigation in California and sent grand jury subpoenas to local election officials, escalating the administration’s election fight days before the midterms.
At least two Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder employees were subpoenaed last week for a Nov. 4 proceeding, scheduled for the morning after Election Day; one was served at home by federal marshals.
The subpoenas seek internal communications about Justice Department demands to county officials and the California secretary of state, plus records on screening for unlawful voting by noncitizens and preventing such ballots from being counted.
The move deepens a broader Justice Department campaign built around unsubstantiated claims that thousands of noncitizens are on California’s voter rolls and warnings that local election officials could face investigation or prosecution.