U.S. Justice Department Opens Multiple Election‑Fraud Probes in California

The Los Angeles U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the Department of Justice has opened several federal investigations into alleged election fraud in California, citing what officials describe as "serious structural vulnerabilities" in the state’s voting system. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said the probes will examine the integrity of voter rolls and the handling of mail‑in ballots, and that his office is working closely with Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon of the Civil Rights Division to conduct a comprehensive audit.

The DOJ is coordinating with the FBI, has placed observers at Los Angeles County’s ballot‑processing center, and established a tip line for fraud reports. California Attorney General Rob Bonta confirmed his office is monitoring the situation and stands ready to protect voters. The investigations follow a recent case in which a woman pleaded guilty to paying homeless individuals to register to vote.

The probes come amid continued claims by former President Donald Trump of widespread fraud in the state's primary election.