The Justice Department moved to dismiss its lawsuit seeking to stop California from counting roughly 20,000 ballots it alleged were cast by noncitizens.
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion to dismiss its own lawsuit that sought to block California from counting about 20,000 ballots it alleged went to noncitizens until immigration status could be verified. The motion came days after Republican midterm losses and about a week before a scheduled hearing where a special master was to evaluate the accuracy of the list. California officials said the list is out of date and includes legitimate voters.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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The split, in one line
Both outlets report the same dismissal; AP adds the timing after GOP midterm losses and the judge's blistering order, while CBS sticks to the bare motion to dismiss.
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“US Justice Department drops bid to force California to set aside disputed ballots - AP News”
“DOJ dropping suit over alleged noncitizen ballots”
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The dismissal came days after Republican midterm losses and about a week before a scheduled special master hearing.
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