The Department of Justice targeted California elections officials in Butte County on October 28.

The entities involved

• Bill Essayli →

  politician in California

  • DOJ attorneys Adam Gordon (San Diego) and Bill Essayli (Los Angeles) are identified, with Essayli reporting to Judge Carter.04:26
  • Supreme Court rejected a federal attempt to dictate election procedures.03:01
• Butte County →

  county in California, United States

  • Colusa and Butte Counties prepare for potential flooding linked to El Niño, while federal agents demand noncitizen ballots.Fri 04:42

Related events

• DOJ sued California over potential noncitizen voters, and a federal judge ruled Bill Essayli unlawfully serving as U.S. Attorney.Thu 08:30
• DHS warned California of noncitizens on voter rolls, prompting California to refuse using the SAVE database for the 2026 election.Oct 21
• The DOJ is escalating scrutiny of voting systems and investigating noncitizen voting practices.Oct 20
• Bill Essayli and Rob Bonta clashed over state election integrity and mail ballots.Aug 28