US Justice Dept Drops Bid Over California Ballots
The US Justice Department has asked a court to dismiss its lawsuit against California over alleged noncitizen ballots. The request came after significant Republican losses in the midterm elections and some recent court remarks. California officials had disputed the list used in the case.
Context
Claims about noncitizens voting are a recurring topic in US politics, and voter rolls are managed mainly by individual states. Midterm elections are closely watched because they test which party holds power in Congress.
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