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Judge Blocks Trump DOJ Election Threats

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A federal appeals court on Friday rejected the Trump administration’s latest bid to force California to set aside ballots from over 20,000 people it alleges might be noncitizens.

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A US federal judge has barred the Justice Department from threatening state and local election officials with prosecution for refusing to follow the Trump administration's demands over voters suspected of being non-citizens.

5 of 18 outletsfirst reported 31 Octwording from Times of India

“Never before in American history has the federal government, on the eve of an election, sought to coerce a state and local government to abandon their own Constitutional elections procedures and bend to the will of the Executive Branch,” Judge David Carter wrote in a 26-page ruling.

9 of 18 outletsfirst reported 29 Octwording from Mother Jones

In July, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it had identified up to 190,000 non-citizens on California voter rolls.

7 of 18 outletsfirst reported 29 Octwording from The Guardian

The order prevents the federal government from demanding that election officials remove voters from state registration lists, reject ballots from specific voters or separate ballots cast in the midterm elections on the basis of the administration's list.

4 of 18 outletsfirst reported 31 Octwording from Times of India

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CBS News31 Oct

Judge Trina Thompson ordered the Justice Department to cease demanding that California election officials separate out ballots from alleged noncitizens and threatened officials with criminal prosecution if they do not comply. This decision came after a lawsuit filed by labor unions and other groups accused the Trump administration of intimidating California's election workers. The judge ruled that federal officials…

Judge orders DOJ to stop trying to "intimidate" California election officials →6 articles from CBS News on this story
The Straits Times31 Oct

On October 30, US District Judge Trina Thompson ordered the Justice Department to halt threats against state and local election officials who do not comply with the Trump administration’s demands regarding voting by non-citizens. This ruling was made ahead of the upcoming midterm elections where Democrats are favored in polls for a potential House majority and have a chance at taking control of the Senate as well…

US judge orders Trump administration to cease threats to prosecute election officials →6 articles from The Straits Times on this story
Al Jazeera30 Oct

An appeals court in the United States has again denied President Donald Trump’s request to invalidate nearly 20,000 ballots in California due to alleged non-citizen voting. The ruling came just days before the November 3 midterm elections and was issued by a panel including judges appointed by both Trump and his predecessor Joe Biden. While two judges supported the decision, one dissented. Critics argue that the…

US appeals court again rejects Trump bid to set aside California ballots →4 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
Los Angeles Times29 Oct

Courts have twice rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to block the counting of approximately 20,000 ballots in California, alleging they may be from noncitizens. The Justice Department has appealed these rulings, intensifying a legal battle over election integrity between federal officials and state authorities days before midterms. Governor Gavin Newsom announced he would deploy lawyers to safeguard voting…

California, feds continue election war after courts rebuke challenge to 20,000 ballots →3 articles from Los Angeles Times on this story
The Guardian31 Oct

A federal judge has prohibited the Department of Justice from threatening or coercing local election workers to stop processing ballots and from demanding that officials segregate potentially ineligible voter ballots. This decision comes after a federal appeals court rejected the justice department’s request for California to set aside disputed midterm election ballots, further undermining the Trump administration's…

Federal judge bars DoJ from threatening election workers to stop processing ballots →3 articles from The Guardian on this story
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ABC News (US)29 Oct

A federal judge in California denied the Justice Department’s request for an emergency order that would have required California to isolate approximately 20,000 ballots allegedly belonging to noncitizens. The Trump administration had argued these voters were “likely” ineligible, but Judge David Carter rejected this claim, emphasizing it was unprecedented for the federal government to interfere with a state's…

Judge rejects Trump admin request for order to segregate 20,000 Calif. ballots →3 articles from ABC News (US) on this story
NBC News31 Oct

Judge Trina Thompson issued a federal order on Friday night prohibiting the Trump administration from intimidating or threatening state and local election officials in the run-up to the November midterm elections. The ruling prevents actions aimed at coercing election workers to halt ballot processing based on allegations of voter eligibility issues, particularly targeting ballots that could be cast by noncitizens…

Judge orders Trump administration to stop threatening election officials →3 articles from NBC News on this story
New York Post31 Oct

The Trump Justice Department is warning all 50 states' election officials to preserve voting records for at least 22 months under federal law, threatening possible jail time for non-compliance. Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter asserts this measure aims to protect citizens’ votes from being nullified by illegal voting. Additionally, the DOJ will deploy about 1,000 monitors nationwide on Election Day to…

Trump DOJ warns election officials of possible jail time days before midterm — with army of watchers headed to polls →3 articles from New York Post on this story
Fox News31 Oct

Federal Judge Trina Thompson issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration, prohibiting federal officials from threatening or intimidating state and local election workers over ballots tied to suspected noncitizens. The ruling came after labor unions and civil rights organizations sued, arguing that such threats violated the Voting Rights Act's prohibition on voter intimidation. The order…

Federal judge blocks Trump DOJ threats against election workers ahead of 2026 midterms →3 articles from Fox News on this story
The Independent30 Oct

A federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration’s effort to stop counting approximately 20,000 ballots in California, citing concerns that such actions could jeopardize midterm elections and disenfranchise eligible voters. The decision, handed down on Friday with two days remaining until Election Day, marks the third consecutive loss for the administration in its attempt to block these ballots due to…

Trump’s bid to toss 20,000 California ballots could ‘jeopardize’ midterm elections, appeals court warns →2 articles from The Independent on this story
Washington Examiner30 Oct

A federal appeals court has denied the Justice Department’s request to set aside approximately 20,000 mail-in ballots suspected of being cast by noncitizens in California. This ruling came on Friday with a 2-1 vote, mirroring an earlier decision from Monday. The case could now proceed to the Supreme Court ahead of the midterm elections as the Justice Department considers its next move.

Appeals court rejects DOJ effort to set aside 20,000 mail-in ballots, teeing up Supreme Court gambit →2 articles from Washington Examiner on this story
Mother Jones29 Oct

A California district court dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration that sought to invalidate ballots from approximately 20,000 voters in California on grounds of potential non-citizenship, without providing concrete evidence. The decision was made based on concerns over federal interference with state election procedures and protecting voter rights. Judge David Carter’s ruling emphasized that such…

Court Denies White House Bid to Toss California Ballots →2 articles from Mother Jones on this story
Time28 Oct

The Trump administration is increasing efforts to interfere with the midterms, raising concerns about unprecedented federal influence over election outcomes. These actions include legal challenges in Alaska and threats against California officials, along with suggestions of extreme measures like declaring martial law. Election officials across multiple states are bracing for potential disruptions on Election Day and…

How Trump Could Interfere With the Midterms on Election Day, and the Days After →
NPR29 Oct

A federal judge has denied the Justice Department’s request to halt processing ballots for 20,000 individuals deemed “likely” noncitizens in California’s midterm elections. The ruling came days before Election Day and cited concerns over disenfranchising eligible voters and disrupting state voting procedures. Judge David Carter rejected the DOJ's claim that setting aside these ballots was necessary, stating it would…

Judge denies the Justice Department's bid to stop processing California ballots →
The Hindu29 Oct

On October 28, 2026, a federal judge dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice's attempt to invalidate ballots from over 20,000 California voters potentially lacking citizenship status, calling it interference in the upcoming midterms. The decision supported California’s Democratic government and criticized the Trump administration for allegedly trying to cast doubt on electoral integrity ahead of November 3…

U.S. judge rejects Trump administration’s interference in California midterm vote →
Reason29 Oct

U.S. District Judge David O. Carter dismissed a federal lawsuit brought by the Justice Department against California's Secretary of State Shirley Weber and Los Angeles County's top election official Dean Logan. The Justice Department sought to compel them to segregate ballots from individuals listed as "likely noncitizens" before verifying their citizenship status, based on an initial DHS estimate that suggested…

Trump's Claims About Noncitizen Voting Are 'Not Credible,' a Federal Judge Says in a Scathing Decision →
Times of India31 Oct

A US federal judge granted a temporary restraining order against the Justice Department, preventing it from threatening state and local election officials with prosecution for refusing demands related to suspected non-citizen voters on Trump's list. The ruling blocks the federal government from pressuring officials to remove voters or separate ballots based on this list, days before the November 3 midterm elections…

US midterms 2026: Judge blocks Trump admin from threatening election workers over voter data demands →

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Trump has long claimed to be the victim of election fraud, falsely saying he won the 2020 presidential election.

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The Justice Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the ruling or whether it planned to file an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court.

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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.

4 outlets

The decision marks the latest setback for President Donald Trump's effort to boost the federal government's role in elections ahead of the midterms, with his Republican Party locked in a tight battle to retain control of both houses of Congress.

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  1. 26 Oct

    A US appeals court on Monday ruled against Donald Trump’s justice department in a major voting dispute ahead of the midterm elections, denying a request to block California from counting mail ballots from people on a list of more than 20,000 registered voters the federal government alleges are likely noncitizens.

    14 outlets · The Guardian
  2. 27 Oct

    The Trump administration was asking “the federal court to dictate to a state legislature a matter squarely within the state’s traditional domain”, Judge Gabriel Sanchez wrote in his opinion.

    2 outlets · Al Jazeera
  3. 28 Oct

    On Monday, the DOJ asked the state of Washington to not count ballots from more than 400 voters whom it suspects to be noncitizens, as more than 1 million ballots have already been cast.

    3 outlets · Time
  4. 29 Oct

    The Justice Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

    4 outlets · The Straits Times
  5. 30 Oct

    Elections officials have said that processed votes are completely anonymized and can't be matched back to the voters who submitted them.

    2 outlets · CBS News
  6. 31 Oct

    The temporary restraining order prohibits federal officials from threatening, intimidating or coercing state and local election workers into halting ballot processing solely because the administration alleges certain registered voters are ineligible.

    4 outlets · Fox News

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Where to start Trump’s Attempts to Interfere in the Midterms Have Been “Complete Failures” Mother Jones

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  • 31 Oct US midterms 2026: Judge blocks Trump admin from threatening election workers over voter data demandsA US federal judge granted a temporary restraining order against the Justice Department, preventing it from threatening state and local election officials with prosecution for refusing demands related to suspected non-citizen voters on Trump's list. The ruling blocks the federal government from pressuring officials to remove voters or separate ballots based on this list, days before the November 3 midterm elections…Times of India
  • 31 Oct Trump DOJ warns election officials of possible jail time days before midterm — with army of watchers headed to pollsThe Trump Justice Department is warning all 50 states' election officials to preserve voting records for at least 22 months under federal law, threatening possible jail time for non-compliance. Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter asserts this measure aims to protect citizens’ votes from being nullified by illegal voting. Additionally, the DOJ will deploy about 1,000 monitors nationwide on Election Day to…New York Post
  • 31 Oct Federal judge blocks Trump DOJ threats against election workers ahead of 2026 midtermsFederal Judge Trina Thompson issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration, prohibiting federal officials from threatening or intimidating state and local election workers over ballots tied to suspected noncitizens. The ruling came after labor unions and civil rights organizations sued, arguing that such threats violated the Voting Rights Act's prohibition on voter intimidation. The order…Fox News
  • 31 Oct US judge orders Trump administration to cease threats to prosecute election officialsOn October 30, US District Judge Trina Thompson ordered the Justice Department to halt threats against state and local election officials who do not comply with the Trump administration’s demands regarding voting by non-citizens. This ruling was made ahead of the upcoming midterm elections where Democrats are favored in polls for a potential House majority and have a chance at taking control of the Senate as well…The Straits Times
  • 31 Oct Judge orders DOJ to stop trying to "intimidate" California election officialsJudge Trina Thompson ordered the Justice Department to cease demanding that California election officials separate out ballots from alleged noncitizens and threatened officials with criminal prosecution if they do not comply. This decision came after a lawsuit filed by labor unions and other groups accused the Trump administration of intimidating California's election workers. The judge ruled that federal officials…CBS News
  • 31 Oct Judge orders Trump administration to cease threats to prosecute election officialsA US judge ordered the Justice Department to stop threatening state and local election officials with prosecution if they do not comply with demands from President Donald Trump's administration regarding voting by alleged non-citizens. The ruling came days before the midterm elections, where Democrats are favored in polls for a potential House majority and have a plausible chance at controlling the Senate as well…The Straits Times
  • 31 Oct Judge orders Trump administration to stop threatening election officialsJudge Trina Thompson issued a federal order on Friday night prohibiting the Trump administration from intimidating or threatening state and local election officials in the run-up to the November midterm elections. The ruling prevents actions aimed at coercing election workers to halt ballot processing based on allegations of voter eligibility issues, particularly targeting ballots that could be cast by noncitizens…NBC News
  • 31 Oct Federal judge bars DoJ from threatening election workers to stop processing ballotsA federal judge has prohibited the Department of Justice from threatening or coercing local election workers to stop processing ballots and from demanding that officials segregate potentially ineligible voter ballots. This decision comes after a federal appeals court rejected the justice department’s request for California to set aside disputed midterm election ballots, further undermining the Trump administration's…The Guardian
  • 30 Oct Trump’s bid to toss 20,000 California ballots could ‘jeopardize’ midterm elections, appeals court warnsA federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration’s effort to stop counting approximately 20,000 ballots in California, citing concerns that such actions could jeopardize midterm elections and disenfranchise eligible voters. The decision, handed down on Friday with two days remaining until Election Day, marks the third consecutive loss for the administration in its attempt to block these ballots due to…The Independent
  • 30 Oct Court rejects DOJ effort to block 20,000 California votesA federal appeals court has denied the Trump administration's attempt to block over 20,000 California ballots that were flagged by the Justice Department for suspected noncitizen voting. The ruling follows a previous rejection by US District Judge David O. Carter and comes days before Election Day. The decision supports California’s state laws for managing voter rolls, while the DOJ continues to argue that these…New York Post
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  • 30 Oct Appeals court rejects DOJ effort to set aside 20,000 mail-in ballots, teeing up Supreme Court gambitA federal appeals court has denied the Justice Department’s request to set aside approximately 20,000 mail-in ballots suspected of being cast by noncitizens in California. This ruling came on Friday with a 2-1 vote, mirroring an earlier decision from Monday. The case could now proceed to the Supreme Court ahead of the midterm elections as the Justice Department considers its next move.Washington Examiner
  • 30 Oct US appeals court again rejects Trump bid to set aside California ballotsAn appeals court in the United States has again denied President Donald Trump’s request to invalidate nearly 20,000 ballots in California due to alleged non-citizen voting. The ruling came just days before the November 3 midterm elections and was issued by a panel including judges appointed by both Trump and his predecessor Joe Biden. While two judges supported the decision, one dissented. Critics argue that the…Al Jazeera
  • 30 Oct Appeals court again rejects DOJ’s bid to segregate over 20,000 alleged noncitizen ballots in CaliforniaA federal appeals court has again denied the Trump administration’s attempt to compel California to segregate over 20,000 ballots suspected of being cast by noncitizens. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court ruled that such action would cause significant disruption and lacks legal justification. Judge David Carter previously rejected a similar request from the Department of Justice, questioning its methodology and noting…NBC News
  • 30 Oct Appeals court rejects DOJ bid to set aside disputed California ballotsA 9th Circuit Court of Appeals panel rejected the Justice Department’s request to set aside disputed ballots in California, which the department alleged were sent to people who may not be U.S. citizens. The appeals court ruled that separating these ballots could have "catastrophic effects" on election integrity, with only one judge dissenting. This decision is part of a broader legal battle between federal and state…CBS News
  • 30 Oct Appeals court rejects Justice Department request for California to set aside disputed ballotsOn Friday, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Justice Department's request that California disregard certain contested ballots from the recent midterm election. This decision marks another defeat for the Trump administration in its attempts to exert greater federal oversight over state-managed electoral processes.Toronto Star
  • 29 Oct Judge presses the Trump administration for details on its campaign to stop noncitizens from votingFederal Judge James Boasberg has pressed the Trump administration to provide details on states where it pressured officials regarding non-citizen voting ahead of the midterm elections. The judge intends to rule by Monday, November 5th, on whether to block the administration’s actions. Democrats have filed a lawsuit challenging these efforts as illegal interference in state election procedures, while the Justice…Toronto Star
  • 29 Oct California, feds continue election war after courts rebuke challenge to 20,000 ballotsCourts have twice rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to block the counting of approximately 20,000 ballots in California, alleging they may be from noncitizens. The Justice Department has appealed these rulings, intensifying a legal battle over election integrity between federal officials and state authorities days before midterms. Governor Gavin Newsom announced he would deploy lawyers to safeguard voting…Los Angeles Times
  • 29 Oct Court Denies White House Bid to Toss California BallotsA California district court dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration that sought to invalidate ballots from approximately 20,000 voters in California on grounds of potential non-citizenship, without providing concrete evidence. The decision was made based on concerns over federal interference with state election procedures and protecting voter rights. Judge David Carter’s ruling emphasized that such…Mother Jones
  • 29 Oct Trump's Claims About Noncitizen Voting Are 'Not Credible,' a Federal Judge Says in a Scathing DecisionU.S. District Judge David O. Carter dismissed a federal lawsuit brought by the Justice Department against California's Secretary of State Shirley Weber and Los Angeles County's top election official Dean Logan. The Justice Department sought to compel them to segregate ballots from individuals listed as "likely noncitizens" before verifying their citizenship status, based on an initial DHS estimate that suggested…Reason
  • 29 Oct Trump DOJ's fight over 20K suspected noncitizen voters takes sharp turn as California ballots pour inJudge David O. Carter rejected the Justice Department's request to set aside over 20,000 mail-in ballots in California based on suspected non-citizenship of voters, ruling it would disrupt ongoing elections. California officials argued that separating and identifying these specific ballots from the already processed pool of more than 500,000 was impractical and questioned the reliability of the government’s…Fox News
  • 29 Oct Trump’s Attempts to Interfere in the Midterms Have Been “Complete Failures”The Trump administration is attempting to interfere with midterm elections by deploying immigration officers to check voter registration and disputing mail-in ballots, particularly in California where 28 green card holders were arrested. Advocacy groups have filed lawsuits against these actions, arguing they constitute voter intimidation and misuse unreliable data. A federal court recently blocked ICE from…Mother Jones
  • 29 Oct Judge rejects DOJ request to block California from immediately counting ballots linked to alleged noncitizensA federal judge in Los Angeles rejected the Justice Department’s request for a temporary restraining order that would have prevented California from counting mail ballots from over 20,000 voters suspected of being noncitizens. The ruling came during an election period when more than 3.7 million people had already voted and nearly half a million ballots were processed within days, making it impractical to identify…Fox News
  • 29 Oct U.S. judge rejects Trump administration’s interference in California midterm voteOn October 28, 2026, a federal judge dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice's attempt to invalidate ballots from over 20,000 California voters potentially lacking citizenship status, calling it interference in the upcoming midterms. The decision supported California’s Democratic government and criticized the Trump administration for allegedly trying to cast doubt on electoral integrity ahead of November 3…The Hindu
  • 29 Oct Judge rejects Trump effort to block California ‘noncitizen’ ballotsA U.S. District Judge David Carter denied the Department of Justice's request to stop California from counting approximately 20,000 mail ballots cast by individuals potentially listed as noncitizens, six days before midterm elections. The ruling emphasizes that states control their election procedures and criticizes federal interference near an election date. Trump’s administration has issued over 100 subpoenas in…Al Jazeera
  • 29 Oct Feds launch immediate appeal after judge rejects bid to stop California from counting 20K disputed ballotsThe Justice Department is appealing a federal judge’s decision that rejected their emergency request to stop California from counting over 20,000 disputed ballots tied to suspected noncitizen voters. US District Judge David O. Carter ruled against the move, stating it would cause irreparable harm by disenfranchising American citizens. The ruling comes after a previous rejection by a three-judge panel of the 9th…New York Post
  • 29 Oct Judge denies DOJ effort to isolate 20,000 California mail ballotsFederal Judge David Carter denied the Department of Justice's request to set aside approximately 20,000 mail ballots from suspected noncitizens in California, just days before the midterm elections. The ruling allows California’s current ballot processing methods to remain unchanged, ensuring that these ballots will be counted without additional scrutiny for citizenship verification.Washington Examiner
  • 29 Oct Judge denies federal request to segregate California ballots, says it would 'wreak havoc' on votingFederal Judge David O. Carter denied a Trump administration request to segregate ballots from up to 20,000 California voters, cautioning that such action would cause significant disruption during the midterm elections. The ruling comes as over 3.7 million Californians have already cast their votes.Toronto Star
  • 29 Oct US Justice Department loses initial bid to block votes from alleged non-citizens in CaliforniaOn October 28, US District Judge David Carter denied the Justice Department's request for a temporary restraining order to block California from counting votes received from individuals allegedly not citizens. This decision was part of an ongoing dispute over alleged non-citizen voters and reflects broader tensions between the federal government under President Trump and states like California regarding election…The Straits Times
  • 29 Oct Judge rejects Trump admin request for order to segregate 20,000 Calif. ballotsA federal judge in California denied the Justice Department’s request for an emergency order that would have required California to isolate approximately 20,000 ballots allegedly belonging to noncitizens. The Trump administration had argued these voters were “likely” ineligible, but Judge David Carter rejected this claim, emphasizing it was unprecedented for the federal government to interfere with a state's…ABC News (US)
  • 29 Oct Judge denies the Justice Department's bid to stop processing California ballotsA federal judge has denied the Justice Department’s request to halt processing ballots for 20,000 individuals deemed “likely” noncitizens in California’s midterm elections. The ruling came days before Election Day and cited concerns over disenfranchising eligible voters and disrupting state voting procedures. Judge David Carter rejected the DOJ's claim that setting aside these ballots was necessary, stating it would…NPR
  • 29 Oct Judge denies Trump administration request to segregate alleged noncitizen ballots in CaliforniaA federal judge in California denied a request by the Trump administration to segregate approximately 20,000 mail-in ballots from individuals alleged to be noncitizens. U.S. District Judge David Carter ruled that such action would violate constitutional principles and disrupt ongoing elections. The Justice Department had filed the lawsuit on October 15, seeking an order for California to set aside these ballots…NBC News
  • 29 Oct Judge rebuffs Trump DoJ’s bid to order California to set aside 20,000 ballotsFederal judge David Carter rejected a request from the Trump administration's Justice Department to isolate approximately 20,000 ballots in California from individuals claimed to be non-citizens. This ruling came two weeks after the Justice Department delivered a USB drive containing this list of names to election officials, who had only 48 hours to review it before facing legal action if they did not comply. Judge…The Guardian
  • 29 Oct US Justice Dept loses initial bid to block votes from alleged noncitizens in CaliforniaOn October 28, a US judge in Los Angeles rejected the Justice Department’s request for a temporary restraining order aimed at blocking California from counting mail ballots that were allegedly cast by noncitizens. The court decision is part of ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to intervene in elections and prevent noncitizen voting, which California officials argue is rare and claim their own measures…The Straits Times
  • 29 Oct Judge rejects DOJ's push to force California to set aside ballotsA federal judge denied the Trump administration’s request to require California to separate out approximately 20,000 mail ballots allegedly cast by non-citizens. In his ruling, Judge David Carter stated that forcing California to segregate and exclude these ballots violates constitutional principles giving states authority over their election procedures. The decision comes amid concerns about accuracy in the Justice…CBS News
  • 28 Oct Lawsuit seeks to block Trump administration effort to find noncitizen votersCivil rights groups have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's effort to find noncitizen voters, claiming that it illegally intimidates naturalized US citizens and undermines election integrity. The lawsuit, filed in California federal court by the American Civil Liberties Union, alleges that the Department of Homeland Security has issued over 100 subpoenas in at least twelve states as part of this…The Straits Times
  • 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 How Trump Could Interfere With the Midterms on Election Day, and the Days AfterThe Trump administration is increasing efforts to interfere with the midterms, raising concerns about unprecedented federal influence over election outcomes. These actions include legal challenges in Alaska and threats against California officials, along with suggestions of extreme measures like declaring martial law. Election officials across multiple states are bracing for potential disruptions on Election Day and…Time
  • 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 Jazeera
  • 27 Oct Appeals court rejects Trump admin's voting lawsuit against CaliforniaA 9th Circuit Court of Appeals panel rejected the Trump administration’s request for an immediate order demanding California separate approximately 20,000 mail-in ballots from individuals suspected of being non-citizens. The court ruled that it lacks jurisdiction at this stage and sent the case back to a district court, which will hear the matter on Tuesday.ABC News (US)
  • 26 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 Breaking down the legal battle over California's election processCBS News discusses a recent legal dispute over California's election process, with Attorney General Todd Blanche appearing on "Face the Nation" to assure viewers that the DOJ does not plan to overturn any election outcomes despite concerns raised by some critics. The article features insights from CBS News' own election law expert and contributor David Becker.CBS News
  • 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
  • 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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