DOJ's noncitizen voter list is unreliable, officials say. And, U.S. pollution rises
Los Angeles County election officials have called the DOJ's list of 20,000 potential noncitizen voters unreliable and unfeasible to process before the election. Meanwhile, a UN report highlights rising U.S. climate pollution, making it the only major economy with increased emissions last year. Additionally, a new study shows an increase in low-level and immigration arrests despite falling violent crime rates.
Why it matters
These developments touch on critical election integrity debates, ongoing environmental commitments, and shifting criminal justice enforcement trends in the United States.
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Los Angeles County election officials say that the Justice Department's list of 20,000 "likely" noncitizens registered to vote is "unreliable," based on their preliminary analysis . They also say some of the individuals on the list have indicated they were born in the U.S. and may be citizens. State and local officials disclosed these new details in court filings yesterday, in response to a federal lawsuit demanding that California investigate thousands of voters before their ballots are counted. The DOJ wants the state to segregate ballots associated with these individuals. California officials say the DOJ's request is unfeasible so close to the election and may violate federal and state election laws.
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