Federal prosecutors have asked California counties to identify and set aside ballots they say may belong to noncitizens, Associated Press reports, citing letters and the Los Angeles County registrar. At least 18 counties received demands with a 48 hour response window. The requests form part of continuing litigation before the midterms. AP notes that illegal noncitizen voting is very rare and has not been shown to change race outcomes. Inclusion on a federal list does not establish that a person voted unlawfully.
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