The Justice Department sued California, alleging that the federal government has identified more than 20,000 noncitizens who are unlawfully registered to vote. The Trump administration asked a federal court to bar California from counting ballots from about 20,000 voters it suspects aren't U.S. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The Justice Department sued California, alleging that the federal government has identified more than 20,000 noncitizens who are unlawfully registered to vote.S1

• The Trump administration asked a federal court to bar California from counting ballots from about 20,000 voters it suspects aren't U.S. citizens. State officials blasted the lawsuit.S2

• DoJ had demanded that LA county confirm citizenship of people on list in thumb drive, but officials refusedUS politics live – latest updatesThe US Department of Justice sued California on Thursday, seeking a court order to prevent the state from tabulating cer...S3