Justice Dept. sent subpoenas to L.A. election officials. What that means and what happens next

Los Angeles Times - Oct 31, 2026

After alleging that noncitizens are registered to vote in L.A. County, the U.S. Department of Justice recently sent subpoenas to local elections officials, calling them to testify before a grand jury. The move may signal that criminal charges are in the works — but the county has ways to fight back.

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