California Election Officials Claim They’re Suffering from ‘Mental Health Strain’ After DOJ Grand Jury Subpoenas Over Suspected Noncitizen Ballots

Credit: Tom Arthur from Orange, CA, United States

California election officials have told a federal judge that Department of Justice letters, grand jury subpoenas, and warnings of criminal liability over potential noncitizen voting have caused “severe” mental health concerns, including fear, anxiety, and poll worker no-shows, according to declarations filed last week.

The claims come as the Trump administration presses counties to address lists of voters flagged as likely noncitizens ahead of the November 3...