DOJ Sues Orange County for Noncitizen Voter Records

The Trump administration's Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Orange County, California, for refusing to provide unredacted voting records related to alleged non-citizen voters. Federal prosecutors allege that non-U.S. citizens received mail-in ballots, which violates federal election laws, and the DOJ is seeking sensitive information such as driver’s license and Social Security numbers to investigate. Orange County’s Registrar of Voters, Bob Page, has released some data but has withheld sensitive details citing state privacy laws, prompting the federal lawsuit. The DOJ, represented by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon, emphasized that voting by non-citizens is a federal crime and vowed to hold jurisdictions accountable. The legal action follows a series of federal immigration enforcement efforts in the area, with local officials divided: some argue the county should comply fully with federal requests, while others see the lawsuit as an overreach. This aggressive DOJ action contrasts with previous federal approaches and underscores the Trump administration's commitment to enforcing election integrity laws amid ongoing immigration-related tensions in Orange County.