The Guardian
US appeals court rejects Trump bid to block counting of disputed California mail ballots
A US federal appeals court ruled 2-1 against the Trump administration’s request to stop California counting ballots from 20,000 registered voters. The justice department alleges they are non-citizens and sought to separate their ballots until they verified their citizenship. California election officials refused its demand to act within 48 hours, prompting the lawsuit.
What to know
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The court rejected, by 2-1, the request to separate the ballots pending voters’ verification of citizenship.
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The justice department alleges 20,000 registered voters are non-citizens; California election officials refused its 48-hour demand.
Why it matters
The ruling concerns how California handles and counts ballots from registered voters whose citizenship the justice department disputes.
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