# California Judges Thwart DOJ Attempt to Remove 20,000 Voters from Upcoming Election

> Federal judges in California rejected the Justice Department's effort to disqualify 20,000 voters for next week's election.

- Publisher: Briefzora (https://briefzora.com)
- URL: https://briefzora.com/california-judges-thwart-doj-attempt-to-remove-20000-voters-from-upcoming-election
- Published: 2026-10-28T04:36:00+05:00
- Author: Briefzora Desk (https://briefzora.com/author/briefzora-desk)
- Section: World
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## Key points

- California judges denied the DOJ's request to remove 20,000 voters from next week's election.
- The DOJ alleged state officials missed a 48-hour deadline to review suspicious voter names.
- The lawsuit targeted thousands of names the administration considered questionable.

## Why it matters

The ruling affects the eligibility of 20,000 potential voters in California, ensuring they can cast ballots in the upcoming election.

## Article

Federal judges in California have rejected the Justice Department's bid to exclude 20,000 voters from the election scheduled for next week. The department had sued, claiming that state officials failed to meet a 48-hour deadline to examine thousands of names the administration flagged as suspicious. The court's decision came after revelations presented during the hearing.

## Frequently asked questions

### What did the DOJ accuse state officials of?

The DOJ claimed state officials did not meet a 48-hour deadline to review thousands of names deemed suspicious.

### How many voters were targeted for removal?

The Justice Department sought to strip 20,000 voters from the upcoming election.


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