A legal battle is unfolding in Orange County as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the Orange County Registrar of Voters, alleging noncompliance with federal requests for voter registration records. The suit, filed under the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), claims the Registrar failed to provide unredacted access to documents related to voter eligibility.
According to the DOJ, the county’s refusal to fully cooperate with federal investigators has hindered efforts to determine whether ineligible individuals are listed on the voter rolls. The investigation was prompted by findings that 17 individuals self-attested to being non-citizens and ineligible to vote, raising concerns about the integrity of the county’s voter registration system.
In response, Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner issued a public statement urging the Registrar to comply with the DOJ’s investigation. In a press release dated June 25, Wagner emphasized the importance of transparency and legal compliance, stating:…