DOJ Seeks to Dismiss Lawsuit Over California Ballots Alleged to Be Cast by Noncitizens
The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to dismiss its lawsuit seeking to stop California from counting approximately 20,000 ballots that were alleged to have been cast by noncitizens.
Peoria Bloomington, IL, November 6, 2026 —
The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated proceedings to dismiss a lawsuit it filed against California. The legal action aimed to prevent the state from counting an estimated 20,000 ballots.
The ballots in question were the subject of allegations that they had been cast by individuals who were not U.S. citizens. The Department of Justice’s motion to dismiss indicates a shift in its legal stance or strategy regarding this specific case.
The specific reasons for the Department of Justice’s decision to seek dismissal of the lawsuit were not detailed in the provided information. Similarly, the trend summary did not specify when the lawsuit was initially filed, the exact timeline for the ballots in question, or the specific county or counties where these ballots were cast.
The number of ballots cited, approximately 20,000, represents a portion of the total votes cast in the elections to which these allegations pertained. The outcome of the DOJ’s motion will determine whether these ballots will be allowed to be counted or if the lawsuit would have proceeded further. The contractor’s name, if any, involved in identifying these ballots was not provided.
As of the information available, the fine amounts, code violations, or inspection outcomes related to this matter were not disclosed. The trend summary also did not include details regarding any subsequent actions or investigations that may follow the DOJ’s motion to dismiss.
Story summarized from the original created by SAFIYAH RIDDLE, Associated Press on www.centralillinoisproud.com, see more information here.
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