Trump DOJ launches criminal probe into California voter rolls, subpoenas election officials

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.At least two employees of the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s office received subpoenas last week ordering them to appear Nov.4 — the morning after the election — according to records obtained by The New York Times.In one striking incident, federal marshals served an election official at home despite having already delivered a subpoena at the worker’s office and being notified of legal representation, the outlet reported.

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By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story The probe escalates the administration’s battle to stop California from counting ballots tied to people federal officials believe may be ineligible to vote, with US Attorney Bill Essayli warning that disputed ballots could disappear into the final tally.“We are not seeking to change the rules.

As we speak thousands of ballots are being counted.We have a strong interest in election integrity,” Essayli told a packed Los Angeles courtroom Tuesday.California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!The Justice Department says more than 20,000 likely noncitizens on California’s voter rolls were sent mail-in ballots.

Essayli is seeking an injunction requiring ballots believed to have been cast by noncitizens to be separated, warning that roughly 500,000 ballots have already been counted.“Every mi...