# Judge denies DOJ request involving alleged noncitizen ballots

https://mins.news/en/video/120799

- Fox News, 2026-10-29 13:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smgZ01WBDPA

> Fox News reports that a judge denied a Justice Department request concerning ballots allegedly cast by noncitizens. Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli reacted, arguing the request was aimed at enforcing the rules.

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