DOJ drops lawsuit that tried to block noncitizen ballots in California

The Trump administration has dismissed its lawsuit that sought to prevent California from counting some 20,000 ballots the federal government said were mailed to potential noncitizens, saying the election is too far gone at this point.

DOJ drops lawsuit that tried to block noncitizen ballots in California

TL;DR

  • The Trump administration dropped its lawsuit against California.
  • The lawsuit sought to prevent the counting of around 20,000 ballots mailed to potential noncitizens.
  • The administration cited the election being too far gone as the reason for dismissal.