Justice Department Gives California Voter List, 48-Hour Deadline and Threat of Court Action

Based on two letters the Justice Department sent to state officials, the Trump administration has threatened emergency court action unless California officials, within 48 hours, investigate potentially ineligible voters and set aside the ballots of people whose citizenship cannot be verified. Why it matters: With voting underway, the Justice Department could enable President Trump to take the vote away from citizens.

The Trump administration has threatened to file an emergency lawsuit unless California officials investigate potential ineligible voters within 48 hours and discard the ballots of people they cannot verify their citizenship, according to two letters the Justice Department sent to state officials. Why it matters: By voting now, President Trump's Justice Department can vote out citizens.