WA-led coalition opposes DOJ’s frivolous challenge to California elections

WA-led coalition opposes DOJ’s frivolous challenge to California elections FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct 22 2026 atgAshleyGross Thu, 10/22/2026 - 08:54 Attorney General Nick Brown is leading a multistate coalition opposing the federal government’s baseless lawsuit against California as part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to sow doubt in the legitimacy of the midterm elections. In USA v. California , the administration wants to prevent California elections officials from counting the ballots of over 20,000 individuals who the U.S. Department of Justice claims, without proof, are “likely” noncitizens. The unverified claim echoes similar allegations the federal government made against 16,000 individuals in Nevada earlier this year – none of whom DOJ has confirmed to be noncitizens. The Constitution empowers states to run elections in line with federal laws established by Congress, not dictated by the President or the executive branch. The states’ amicus brief in support of California, led by Washington and joined by 20 other states and the District of Columbia, argues the Department of Justice’s lawsuit has no constitutional basis, appears to be a deliberate act of bad fai

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