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POLITICS & POLICY • UNITED STATES

Washington challenges DOJ list of suspected noncitizen voters

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Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs told federal prosecutors that many U.S. citizens were included on a Justice Department list of people suspected of being noncitizens, according to CBS News. Washington and Santa Clara County have also challenged or declined federal requests tied to voter information.

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Why it matters

The dispute affects how federal and local officials handle voter records and potential ballot eligibility in the United States. Election officials and voters could be affected by how the requests are resolved and whether any ballots are set aside.