Analysis Finds Significant Discrepancy in DOJ List of Alleged Noncitizens and California Voter Rolls
An analysis by an immigrant rights group revealed that more than 40% of names on a Department of Justice list of alleged noncitizens could not be found on California's voter registration rolls.
Shreveport Texarkana, LA, October 31, 2026 — An analysis conducted by an immigrant rights group has identified a substantial discrepancy between a Department of Justice (DOJ) list of alleged noncitizens and California’s voter registration records. The findings indicate that more than 40% of the names appearing on the DOJ’s list could not be located within the state’s official voter registration rolls.
The immigrant rights group undertook the analysis to cross-reference the Department of Justice’s list with publicly available voter registration data in California. The specific name of the immigrant rights group that performed the analysis was not provided. Similarly, the exact nature or origin of the Department of Justice list, including its date or scope, was not detailed in the information available.
Officials involved in the analysis reported that a significant portion of the individuals flagged by the DOJ as alleged noncitizens were not registered to vote in California. This suggests a potential issue with the accuracy or completeness of the DOJ’s list when applied to California’s voter database.
The analysis did not specify the total number of names on the Department of Justice list or the precise number of names that could not be matched to California voter rolls. Consequently, the exact percentage of the mismatch is reported as “more than 40%,” leaving the full scope of the discrepancy undefined.
No immediate response or statement was available from the Department of Justice regarding these findings. Furthermore, the information does not include details on any steps that may be taken by the immigrant rights group, the Department of Justice, or California election officials in light of this discovered discrepancy. The contractor responsible for compiling or maintaining the DOJ list was also not identified.
Story summarized from the original created by NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Associated Press on www.ktalnews.com, see more information here.
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