Trump’s DoJ charges six more people in ‘voter fraud’ crackdown in California
The Guardian World's headline. Reported by The Guardian World, The Guardian UK.
What the sources say, in brief
According to The Guardian, the US Department of Justice in California has charged six more people with alleged voter fraud crimes, an escalation of the Trump administration's campaign against the state. The latest arrests follow a DoJ effort that was unsuccessful in forcing state election officials to set aside about 20,000 ballots. Both Guardian editions, the World and UK versions, carry the same core report. The excerpts supplied do not include further details on the charges or the individuals involved.
Key points
- The Guardian reported that the US Department of Justice in California has charged six more people with alleged voter fraud crimes.
- According to The Guardian, the arrests follow a DoJ bid to force state officials to set aside about 20,000 ballots, which was unsuccessful.
- The Guardian described the charges as an escalation of the Trump administration's campaign against the state.
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Trump’s DoJ charges six more people in ‘voter fraud’ crackdown in California. According to The Guardian, the US Department of Justice in California has charged six more people with alleged voter fraud crimes, an escalation of the Trump administration's campaign against the state. The latest arrests follow a DoJ effort that was unsuccessful in forcing state election officials to set aside about 20,000 ballots. Both Guardian editions, the World and UK versions, carry the same core report. The excerpts supplied do not include further details on the charges or the individuals involved. Covered by 2 publications. The Guardian World: Trump’s DoJ charges six more people in ‘voter fraud’ crackdown in California. The Guardian UK: Trump’s DoJ charges six more people in ‘voter fraud’ crackdown in California.
Who is covering it
- The Guardian World United Kingdom Trump’s DoJ charges six more people in ‘voter fraud’ crackdown in California Latest arrests come after DoJ unsuccessfully fought to force state election officials to set aside about 20,000 ballots The US Department of Justice (DoJ) in California has charged six more people with alleged voter fraud crimes, an escalation of the Trump administration’s campaign against the state 2 h ago · Tier 2
- The Guardian UK United Kingdom Trump’s DoJ charges six more people in ‘voter fraud’ crackdown in California Latest arrests come after DoJ unsuccessfully fought to force state election officials to set aside about 20,000 ballots US midterms – live updates The US Department of Justice (DoJ) in California has charged six more people with alleged voter fraud crimes, an escalation of the Trump administration’s 2 h ago · Tier 2
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