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9th Circuit judges skeptical of DOJ bid to block about 20,000 California mail ballots
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A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in the Trump administration's voting lawsuit against California and appeared skeptical of the Justice Department's request to block or set aside roughly 20,000 mail ballots. According to the Los Angeles Times, CNN, ABC News, AP News, and The New York Times, the judges questioned the basis for the federal demand, which sought to sequester ballots described by DOJ as 'noncitizen' ballots. California election officials were reported to be frustrated and rattled by the demand. The panel's skepticism suggests the court may doubt the Justice Department's claims in the case, though no ruling was indicated in the source items.
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A federal appeals court is hearing arguments in the Trump administration's voting lawsuit against California, with multiple outlets reporting that judges appear skeptical of the government's position.
Key Developments
- 9th Circuit panel questions basis for feds' request to block 20,000 California ballots — Los Angeles Times
- Judges skeptical of Trump administration effort to force California to set aside mail ballots — CNN
- Federal appeals court hears arguments in Trump administration's voting lawsuit against California — ABC News
- California election officials frustrated, rattled by DOJ demand to sequester 'noncitizen' ballots — AP News
- Appeals Court Appears to Doubt Justice Dept. Claims in California Ballot Case — The New York Times
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Federal Judge Rejects DOJ Bid to Set Aside 20,000 California Ballots