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DOJ Warns Oregon on Voter Rolls | Portland News
The Department of Justice just dropped a fiery warning letter to Oregon’s top election official, demanding they explain how they’ll keep noncitizens off the voter rolls—or risk criminal charges. It’s part of a nationwide crackdown: all 50 states got the same ultimatum this month. Oregon’s Secretary of State, Tobias Read, fired back, calling it a political stunt and insisting his job is to protect Oregonians’ right to self-govern. Meanwhile, federal monitors are headed to six states ahead of the 2026 primaries—routine, officials say. Read’s counterproposal? Fix elections by funding admin…
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