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California accused of blocking federal voter roll audit as DOJ escalates probe of election fraud claims
Fox News via Yahoo ^ | June 12th, 2026 | Alec Schemmel

Posted on 06/12/2026 10:21:21 AM PDT by Mariner

The Justice Department is escalating its clash with California over voter-roll access, accusing state officials of blocking a federal audit — though Golden State officials warn the demand threatens voter privacy and oversteps federal authority.

The dispute centers on voter roll maintenance and access to registration records, not any publicly identified allegation of impropriety in a specific California race.

"If California genuinely wants voters to trust its elections, it should open its records, not fight to keep them closed," Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Bill Essayli said in a lengthy post on X that included a copy of a letter U.S. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who leads the DOJ office enforcing federal voting-rights laws, sent to California Secretary of State Shirley Weber last year demanding the state's voter rolls for inspection.

(Excerpt) Read more at yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: audit; california; coverup; doj; elections; obstruction; voters

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This cuts through the very heart of the Fraud Machine.

CA mails a ballot to every registered voter and never cleans the rolls.

Millions of extra ballots, some dead...some living in Utah...some that have moved and registered in a new county. Maybe even some that were illegal aliens lol

Democrats will die on this hill as nothing is more important to them.

1 posted on 06/12/2026 10:21:21 AM PDT by Mariner
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To: Mariner

“Democrats will die on this hill..”

I’m okay with that.

L


2 posted on 06/12/2026 10:22:25 AM PDT by Lurker ( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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To: Mariner

I’m willing to bet the DOJ fails. The left has in their arsenal the most effective of defenses: the middle finger!


3 posted on 06/12/2026 10:25:16 AM PDT by CatOwner (Don't expect anyone, even conservatives, to have your back when the SHTF in 2021 and beyond.)
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To: Mariner

Go ask Nancy Pelosi about Voter Fraud and how it’s done
I think she knows.

That is the only way Gavin Newsom survived Voter Recall a few years ago. We in California ‘were not allowed’ to boot him out of office, inspite of what the majority wanted.
It was VERY discouraging! Nobody punished or even called out. I still vote, but I know of other conservatives in the area who have given up trying to effect the outcome of elections, at least for now, while they reside in this state.


4 posted on 06/12/2026 10:26:39 AM PDT by lee martell
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“Democrats will die on this hill.......”


I voted for that.


5 posted on 06/12/2026 10:29:43 AM PDT by Liz (Winston Churchill: “Nothing in life is so exhilarating as to be shot at without result.”)
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To: Liz

Cover-up in place. Fake news ignores it.


6 posted on 06/12/2026 10:30:13 AM PDT by FreedBird (A)
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To: CatOwner

Even if ordered by a Federal court, they will slow walk, obfuscate, lose, destroy etc.

They are willing to defy all forces and authorities on this matter.


7 posted on 06/12/2026 10:30:41 AM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: Mariner

Nothing to hide , nothing to hide , move along


8 posted on 06/12/2026 10:51:37 AM PDT by butlerweave (Fateh)
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To: Mariner

“Democrats will die on this hill”

they have to, without this their power evaporates


9 posted on 06/12/2026 10:52:16 AM PDT by Jeff Vader
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To: Mariner

The Postal Service might have the mailing information [names & addresses] for the last batch of ballots sent out.


10 posted on 06/12/2026 10:56:49 AM PDT by Brian Griffin
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To: Jeff Vader

“they have to, without this their power evaporates”

Exactly. If the Democrats cannot cheat, they cannot win. If the voter rolls are cleaned up, voter i.d. laws are enacted, and mail-in balloting is limited to the military, the Democrat party disappears.


11 posted on 06/12/2026 11:03:08 AM PDT by BullwinkleMoose
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To: Mariner

“””Democrats will die on this hill as nothing is more important to them.”””


So correct. All of the BLUE States will fight to protect their state election laws that make it easy to cheat.

As of today, only the SAVE ACT will put an end to the BLUE States’ election law games.

But, as of today, there are GOP Senators who are also fighting to keep BLUE State election laws that make it easy to cheat by refusing to pass the SAVE ACT.

So these GOP Senators are as bad, if not worse, than the Democrats.


12 posted on 06/12/2026 11:04:39 AM PDT by Presbyterian Reporter
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To: Mariner

Congress can subpoena this too.

House Speaker “Little” Johnson won’t do it.


13 posted on 06/12/2026 11:05:41 AM PDT by Dr. Franklin ("A republic, if you can keep it." )
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To: Mariner

“On March 31, 2026, the President issued Executive Order 14399, Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections, 91 Fed. Reg. 17125 (2026) (“Order”). The Executive Order discusses the importance of additional measures concerning the use of the mails to vote in federal elections, in order to facilitate enforcement of federal law, reduce the risk of fraud, and help protect the integrity of federal elections.”

“The proposed rule would apply uniform standards for the mailing of absentee ballots to and from voters, which the Postal Service understands will facilitate the faithful execution of federal law. The Postal Service has the authority to change its regulations to achieve this purpose. See 39 U.S.C. 401(2) (noting that the Postal Service can issue regulations as necessary to execute functions assigned to it by law); see, e.g., 52 U.S.C. 10307; 52 U.S.C. 20511; cf. 18 U.S.C. 3061(b) (authorizing the Postal Service to investigate crimes regarding “the use of the mails” and other appropriate crimes as determined by agreement with the Attorney General). The regulations as proposed accord with that authority, because as detailed below they set forth mailpiece preparation and data reporting standards that can provide information regarding the sending of ballots through the mails that would be available for use by law enforcement, and are consistent with title 39 of the U.S. Code.”

“The Postal Service is proposing to add a section to DMM 705, Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems, that contains the following preparation conditions when mailing ballots for general, special, or run-off federal elections, except that these conditions do not apply to ballots covered under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (52 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.):
Envelope Design and Review Standards
• DMM 705.24.3 would identify new standards for the envelope design and review for outbound and return ballot envelopes, which are consistent with the Postal Service’s existing recommended best practices. These standards include the use of the official Election Mail logo, automation compatibility, placement of a uniquely serialized Intelligent Mail barcode (IMb) on each outbound and return ballot envelope, and a mailpiece design review.”

https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10968.pdf


14 posted on 06/12/2026 11:10:48 AM PDT by Brian Griffin
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To: Mariner

ENSURING CITIZENSHIP VERIFICATION AND INTEGRITY IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS

March 31, 2026

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 20901 et seq.), the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20501 et seq.), and the Federal Government’s constitutional obligation to guarantee a republican form of Government to every State in the Union, U.S. Const. Art. IV, Sec. 4, it is hereby ordered:

Section 1. Purpose and Policy. The right to vote in Federal elections is reserved exclusively for citizens of the United States under the Constitution and Federal law. Federal statutes explicitly prohibit non-citizens from registering to vote or voting in Federal elections and impose criminal penalties for violations. (18 U.S.C. 241; 18 U.S.C. 611; 18 U.S.C. 1015; and 52 U.S.C. 20511). The Social Security Administration (SSA) maintains records that, in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program under 42 U.S.C. 1320b-7, can assist in verifying identity and Federal election voter eligibility.

The Federal Government has an unavoidable duty under Article II of the Constitution of the United States to enforce Federal law, which includes preventing violations of Federal criminal law and maintaining public confidence in election outcomes. To enhance election integrity via the United States Mail, additional measures are necessary. Secure ballot envelope identifiers provide a reliable, auditable mechanism to enforce Federal law without unduly burdening or infringing on the rights of eligible voters. Unique ballot envelope identifiers, such as bar codes, enable confirmation that only citizens receive and cast ballots, reducing the risk of fraud and protecting the integrity of Federal elections.

Sec. 2. Establishment and Transmission of State Citizenship Lists and Prioritization of Investigations and Prosecutions Related to Election Fraud. (a) To the extent feasible and consistent with applicable law, including but not limited to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Secretary of Homeland Security, through the Director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and in coordination with the Commissioner of SSA, shall take appropriate action to compile and transmit to the chief election official of each State a list of individuals confirmed to be United States citizens who will be above the age of 18 at the time of an upcoming Federal election and who maintain a residence in the subject State (State Citizenship List). The State Citizenship List shall be derived from Federal citizenship and naturalization records, SSA records, SAVE data, and other relevant Federal databases. The State Citizenship List shall be updated and transmitted to State election officials no fewer than 60 days before each regularly scheduled Federal election, or promptly upon request by a State in connection with any special Federal election. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish procedures to (i) allow individuals to access their individual records as well as to update or correct them in advance of elections; and (ii) enable States to routinely supplement and provide suggested modifications or amendments to the State Citizenship List transmitted thereto. An individual’s identification on the State Citizenship List does not indicate that the individual has been properly registered to vote in the State. State and Federal laws and State procedures must still be followed for an individual to be registered to vote. There may be State laws, not reflected in the State Citizenship List, that preclude voter registration, or the individual may choose not to be registered.

(b) For purposes of this order, an individual is “eligible to vote in a Federal election” if the individual is a citizen of the United States, 18 years of age or older by the date of the upcoming election, and otherwise qualified under the laws of his or her State. The Attorney General shall prioritize the investigation and, as appropriate, the prosecution of State and local officials or any others involved in the administration of Federal elections who issue Federal ballots to individuals not eligible to vote in a Federal election, including under 18 U.S.C. 2(a), 18 U.S.C. 241, 18 U.S.C. 371, 18 U.S.C. 611(a), 18 U.S.C. 1001, 18 U.S.C. 1015, 52 U.S.C. 10307, and 52 U.S.C. 20511. Similarly, the Attorney General shall prioritize the investigation and, as appropriate, the prosecution of individuals and public or private entities engaged in, or aiding and abetting, the printing, production, shipment, or distribution of ballots to individuals who are not eligible to vote in a Federal election.

Sec. 3. United States Postal Service Rulemaking on Mail-In and Absentee Ballots. (a) The unlawful use of the mail in connection with elections is prohibited by various Federal statutes, including 18 U.S.C. 1341, 18 U.S.C. 1708, 52 U.S.C. 10307, and 52 U.S.C. 20511.

(b) To ensure the faithful execution of Federal law, protect the integrity of the mail as a medium for transmitting Federal election ballots and establish uniform standards for mail-in or absentee ballot services implemented through the United States Postal Service (USPS), the Postmaster General is hereby directed to initiate a proposed rulemaking pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 401 and other applicable authority within 60 days of the date of this order. The notice of proposed rulemaking shall include, at minimum, the following:

(i) Proposed provisions specifying that all outbound ballot mail must be mailed in an envelope that:

(A) is marked as Official Election Mail, including through designated markings provided by USPS for this purpose, such as the Official Election Mail logo, as necessary and appropriate;

(B) is automation-compatible and bears a unique Intelligent Mail barcode, or successor USPS technology, that facilitates tracking and is consistent with the other requirements of this section; and

(C) has undergone a mail envelope design review by the USPS to ensure compliance with USPS mailing standards, including barcode placement.

(ii) Proposed provisions specifying that, no fewer than 90 days prior to a Federal election, any State may choose to notify the USPS if it intends to allow for mail-in or absentee ballots to be transmitted by the USPS. As part of that notification, any notifying State should further indicate whether it intends to submit to the USPS, no fewer than 60 days before the election, a list of voters eligible to vote in a Federal election in such State to whom the State intends to provide a mail-in or absentee ballot to be transmitted via the USPS.

(iii) Proposed provisions specifying that the USPS shall not transmit mail-in or absentee ballots from any individual unless those individuals have been enrolled on a State-specific list described in subsection (b)(iv) of this section with the USPS pursuant to this subsection.

(iv) Proposed provisions specifying that the USPS shall provide each State with a list of individuals (Mail-In and Absentee Participation List) who are enrolled with the USPS, pursuant to a process specified in the rulemaking directed by this subsection, for mail-in or absentee ballots provided by such State, along with unique ballot envelope identifiers, such as bar codes, for mail-in or absentee ballots provided to such individuals. The preparation and transmission of each State-specific Mail-In and Absentee Participation List shall comply with the Privacy Act and all applicable use agreements.

(v) Proposed procedures enabling each State to routinely supplement and provide suggested modifications or amendments to the State’s Mail-In and Absentee Participation List in advance of any Federal election, consistent with applicable State law.

(c) The USPS shall coordinate with the USPS Office of Inspector General and the Department of Justice for investigation of suspected unlawful use of the mail involving Federal election materials....

https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10968.pdf


15 posted on 06/12/2026 11:19:11 AM PDT by Brian Griffin
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To: Brian Griffin

correct link:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/03/ensuring-citizenship-verification-and-integrity-in-federal-elections/

Sorry!


16 posted on 06/12/2026 11:20:00 AM PDT by Brian Griffin
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To: Brian Griffin

Executive Order 14399


17 posted on 06/12/2026 11:21:29 AM PDT by Brian Griffin
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To: Mariner

If you REALLY CARE WHERE WE’RE BEING
PUSHED BY THE DC SWAMP,
KEEP THIS INFO HANDY...AND
USE IT...AND SHARE IT!!!
CONGRESS CONTACT LINKS 2026
http://www.truedemocracy.net/w01/12.html

http://www.truedemocracy.net/w01/11.html


18 posted on 06/12/2026 11:36:47 AM PDT by Dick Bachert
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To: Lurker

:)


19 posted on 06/12/2026 11:42:51 AM PDT by OKSooner (You vill eat ze bogs. Undt you vill LIKE IT!!!)
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To: Brian Griffin

Thanks for taking the time to find these details.

“””Envelope Design and Review Standards
• DMM 705.24.3 would identify new standards for the envelope design and review for outbound and return ballot envelopes, which are consistent with the Postal Service’s existing recommended best practices. These standards include the use of the official Election Mail logo, automation compatibility, placement of a uniquely serialized Intelligent Mail barcode (IMb) on each outbound and return ballot envelope, and a mailpiece design review.”””””


This change seems pretty straightforward and make the mail-in ballot process easier to administer.


20 posted on 06/12/2026 11:45:13 AM PDT by Presbyterian Reporter
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