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On the recordAugust 6, 2026
The DOJ should also drop its litigation to obtain state voter rolls and its continued threats to prosecute election officials.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Senator Padilla urging DOJ to cease litigation on voter rolls.

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