Some “likely” noncitizens in Calif. found by DOJ may be U.S.-born : NPR

Key Points:

• The Department of Justice (DOJ) is demanding California segregate ballots linked to about 20,000 individuals they claim are "likely" noncitizens, but local officials find the list unreliable, noting some listed were born in the U.S. and may be citizens.
• California and local officials argue that investigating these voters so close to the election is unfeasible and could violate election laws, calling the DOJ's lawsuit a potential disenfranchisement effort.
• Los Angeles County's preliminary review of 200 sampled records found nearly 39% indicated U.S. birth, suggesting citizenship, and noted many had canceled or inactive registrations with no voting history.
• The DOJ acknowledges possible errors in its list but insists California must verify the citizenship of voters on it, while California officials maintain the list's inaccuracy and refuse to comply with the DOJ's demands.
• The DOJ has filed criminal charges against 28 individuals from the list, though some, like Kamlesh Shah, claim they voted believing it was legal due to possessing a Real ID, highlighting confusion and anxiety among those accused.