California Voting Case Setbacks Trump Administration
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A federal judge on Tuesday seemed skeptical of a Trump administration request to immediately block California officials from counting about 20,000 ballots from voters whose citizenship the administration questions, but said he would not issue a ruling until Wednesday.
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Assistant Registrar-Recorder Monica Flores said in a court filing that the sample included canceled or inactive registrations, individuals with no voting history and voters who appeared to have been born in the United States, which the filing notes “is strong evidence of citizenship.”
The lawsuit was an escalation in the Trump administration’s pressure on state election officials over alleged non-citizen voting and a rare intervention by the Justice Department in the voting process weeks before an election.
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On Monday, the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Trump administration’s request to halt California from counting approximately 20,000 mail-in ballots ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The court ruled that the federal government did not provide sufficient evidence or time for lower courts to review the case thoroughly before requesting this injunction. Judge Gabriel Sanchez noted that election…
US court rules against Trump administration in California voting case →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyA federal judge in Los Angeles is considering a request by the Trump administration to block approximately 20,000 California ballots from being counted due to voter citizenship concerns. During a hearing, Judge David O. Carter expressed skepticism about the validity of the administration's list of questionable voters and emphasized that immediate action could disenfranchise eligible citizens. The judge also ordered…
Judge in L.A. weighs feds' request to block 20,000 California votes with skepticism →2 articles from Los Angeles Times on this storyKathy Boockvar, the former Pennsylvania secretary of state, discusses a federal judge's impending decision regarding a Department of Justice lawsuit against California. The DOJ seeks to force California to segregate mail ballots from those suspected of being cast by noncitizens. California officials reject the suit as politically motivated and aimed at undermining public trust in election outcomes.
Former election official weighs in on DOJ suit trying to force California to set aside ballots →2 articles from CBS News on this storyFederal judges on Sunday questioned the Justice Department's demand to set aside 20,000 California mail ballots due to potential non-citizenship concerns. The panel, including two Trump appointees and one Biden appointee, expressed skepticism about the lawsuit brought by the administration in mid-October. They debated whether the federal government has jurisdiction over voter eligibility checks and if such demands…
9th Circuit questions DOJ demand to set aside 20,000 California mail ballots →During a rare Sunday hearing before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, judges questioned the Trump administration’s lawsuit against California over 20,000 mail-in ballots from individuals suspected as noncitizens. The Justice Department requested an immediate halt to counting these ballots until voters' immigration statuses could be confirmed, arguing that California is violating its own laws and causing…
Trump-appointed judge questions president’s bid to block 20,000 California ballots →A US appeals court in San Francisco denied a request from the Department of Justice under President Donald Trump to halt California's counting of mail ballots for over 20,000 registered voters who are suspected by federal officials of being noncitizens. This ruling comes days before the midterms where Republicans aim to maintain control of Congress, marking another obstacle for Trump’s efforts to increase federal…
Court blocks bid by Trump DoJ to stop California from counting mail-in ballots →Show 2 more outlets
The Trump administration faced a legal setback when a US appeals court ruled against blocking California from counting mail ballots from individuals on a list of over 20,000 alleged non-citizens registered to vote. This decision came days before the midterm elections and marked another defeat for efforts to increase federal oversight of state voting processes. The ruling emphasized that determining voter eligibility…
Trump administration loses push to block California votes from alleged non-citizens →Federal District Judge David O. Carter is set to appoint a special master to investigate the Justice Department's process for compiling a list of 20,000 voters it claims are likely non-citizens in California. This decision comes after the judge expressed skepticism towards the DOJ’s request for an emergency restraining order one week before the state's election. The ruling is seen as a setback for the Trump…
Judge to appoint special master in California voting case in setback to Trump admin →Analysis
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- 26 Oct
A United States appeals court has expressed doubt over the Department of Justice’s lawsuit against California, which seeks to force the state to throw out mail-in ballots it has deemed likely to go to non-citizens.
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28 Oct Former election official weighs in on DOJ suit trying to force California to set aside ballotsKathy Boockvar, the former Pennsylvania secretary of state, discusses a federal judge's impending decision regarding a Department of Justice lawsuit against California. The DOJ seeks to force California to segregate mail ballots from those suspected of being cast by noncitizens. California officials reject the suit as politically motivated and aimed at undermining public trust in election outcomes.CBS News
28 Oct Judge to appoint special master in California voting case in setback to Trump adminFederal District Judge David O. Carter is set to appoint a special master to investigate the Justice Department's process for compiling a list of 20,000 voters it claims are likely non-citizens in California. This decision comes after the judge expressed skepticism towards the DOJ’s request for an emergency restraining order one week before the state's election. The ruling is seen as a setback for the Trump…ABC News (US)
28 Oct Judge in L.A. weighs feds' request to block 20,000 California votes with skepticismA federal judge in Los Angeles is considering a request by the Trump administration to block approximately 20,000 California ballots from being counted due to voter citizenship concerns. During a hearing, Judge David O. Carter expressed skepticism about the validity of the administration's list of questionable voters and emphasized that immediate action could disenfranchise eligible citizens. The judge also ordered…Los Angeles Times
27 Oct US court rules against Trump administration in California voting caseOn Monday, the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Trump administration’s request to halt California from counting approximately 20,000 mail-in ballots ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The court ruled that the federal government did not provide sufficient evidence or time for lower courts to review the case thoroughly before requesting this injunction. Judge Gabriel Sanchez noted that election…Al Jazeera26 Oct Trump administration loses push to block California votes from alleged non-citizensThe Trump administration faced a legal setback when a US appeals court ruled against blocking California from counting mail ballots from individuals on a list of over 20,000 alleged non-citizens registered to vote. This decision came days before the midterm elections and marked another defeat for efforts to increase federal oversight of state voting processes. The ruling emphasized that determining voter eligibility…The Straits Times
26 Oct Court dismisses DOJ's request to force California to set aside ballotsA federal appeals court has rejected the Justice Department’s request to compel California to segregate ballot papers potentially submitted by ineligible voters, as claimed by the Trump administration. The decision comes after arguments over the validity and legality of including these ballots in election results. This ruling is part of ongoing legal battles surrounding voter eligibility and electoral integrity.CBS News
26 Oct Court blocks bid by Trump DoJ to stop California from counting mail-in ballotsA US appeals court in San Francisco denied a request from the Department of Justice under President Donald Trump to halt California's counting of mail ballots for over 20,000 registered voters who are suspected by federal officials of being noncitizens. This ruling comes days before the midterms where Republicans aim to maintain control of Congress, marking another obstacle for Trump’s efforts to increase federal…The Guardian
26 Oct Trump-appointed judge questions president’s bid to block 20,000 California ballotsDuring a rare Sunday hearing before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, judges questioned the Trump administration’s lawsuit against California over 20,000 mail-in ballots from individuals suspected as noncitizens. The Justice Department requested an immediate halt to counting these ballots until voters' immigration statuses could be confirmed, arguing that California is violating its own laws and causing…The Independent
26 Oct Chabria: California votes. Trump's Justice Department panicsCalifornia's voting process has come under scrutiny from the Trump administration’s Justice Department, which recently requested an emergency hearing at the Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit over concerns that election officials are prematurely counting ballots. Despite California law mandating timely ballot processing and the public availability of ballot counts online, DOJ lawyers claimed ignorance of these…Los Angeles Times
26 Oct US appeals court sceptical of Trump’s lawsuit over California voter rollsA United States appeals court panel expressed skepticism about the Department of Justice’s lawsuit against California, which aims to invalidate mail-in ballots deemed likely to go to non-citizens. During a rare weekend oral argument, Circuit Judge Mark Bennett questioned the legal basis for the federal government to intervene in state election administration under the Elections Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The…Al Jazeera
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26 Oct 9th Circuit questions DOJ demand to set aside 20,000 California mail ballotsFederal judges on Sunday questioned the Justice Department's demand to set aside 20,000 California mail ballots due to potential non-citizenship concerns. The panel, including two Trump appointees and one Biden appointee, expressed skepticism about the lawsuit brought by the administration in mid-October. They debated whether the federal government has jurisdiction over voter eligibility checks and if such demands…Toronto Star
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