Though many blue states protest, states are required to submit voter data to the DOJ under federal election laws to enable verification of voter eligibility, prevent non-citizens from voting illegally,

The department will monitor elections at five sites in California and one in New Jersey ahead of elections in both states on Nov. 4, the agency announced Friday.

The Justice Department announced today it will monitor polling sites in six counties in California and New Jersey ahead of November 4 elections, as voters prepare to cast their ballots in less than two weeks.

It’s common to see election observers at voting stations, but generally less so for them to come from the federal government. Some from the Trump administration will be on the ground in several California counties next month.

Judge J. Michael Seabright found that Trump appointee Bilal Essayli unlawfully assumed the post after resigning in July as interim U.S. attorney for the Central District of California.

Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.28.25: Monitors will scrutinize DOJ monitors in California Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.

DOJ warns California officials to stop threatening federal immigration agents or face prosecution. Deputy AG Todd Blanche tells Gov. Gavin Newsom, Rep. Nancy Pelosi to stand down.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche warned top California officials that interfering with federal immigration enforcement would be "illegal and futile."