Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid On California Ballots
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WASHINGTON — On the day before the midterm election, Trump administration lawyers asked the Supreme Court to intervene and set aside ballots from 20,000 California voters who the administration says may not be citizens.
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WASHINGTON, Nov 2 - President Donald Trump’s Justice Department has shown a willingness to intervene directly in Tuesday's midterm elections, breaking with decades of practice meant to avoid the appearance that its law enforcement powers are being used to benefit a political party or candidate.
You know, President Trump’s been making false claims about widespread noncitizen voting since before he took office.
Multiple studies and state audits show that ineligible voting, including by noncitizens, is rare.
"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," Carter wrote.
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The Trump administration requested the Supreme Court on November 2 to block California from counting mail-in ballots for over 20,000 voters whom federal officials suspect are non-US citizens, ahead of the US midterm elections. This move follows a refusal by a federal appeals court on October 30 and aims to prevent ballot counting until citizenship verification is completed. California Attorney General Rob Bonta…
Trump administration takes California ballot fight to Supreme Court →3 articles from The Straits Times on this storyThe Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s request for an injunction on Monday, preventing California from separating mail ballots received from approximately 20,000 individuals alleged to be non-U.S. citizens. The court issued a brief unsigned order denying the Justice Department’s emergency relief without further action. This decision followed a federal appeals court's refusal of similar demands earlier…
Supreme Court rejects Trump's request in California mail ballots dispute →3 articles from CBS News on this storyThe Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to set aside around 20,000 mail ballots in California due to questions about voter eligibility. This request was filed a day before midterms after an appeals court denied it earlier. The Justice Department contends that disputed ballots should not be counted until citizenship status is verified, while California officials dispute the reliability of the federal…
Trump admin asks Supreme Court to set aside 20,000 California ballots over citizenship row a day before midterms →2 articles from Times of India on this storyThe Supreme Court declined a last-minute request by the Trump administration to set aside approximately 20,000 ballots in California that were flagged as potentially being cast by noncitizens. This decision came just before midterm elections, rejecting the Justice Department’s petition without any noted dissents from the justices. The federal government argued for verifying voter citizenship status before counting…
Supreme Court rejects DOJ bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots from suspected noncitizens →2 articles from Washington Examiner on this storyThe Supreme Court quickly denied the Department of Justice’s emergency petition in a California election law case within about seven hours. The Solicitor General filed a roughly 20-page brief shortly before noon, but Circuit Justice Kagan immediately referred it to the full court without waiting for a response from California. Legal analyst Rick Hasen describes this swift dismissal as a "mercy killing," suggesting…
Full Court Denies DOJ Petition In California Election Case In About 7 Hours, No Reply Needed →2 articles from Reason on this storyThe Supreme Court has rejected President Trump's request to block over 20,000 mail-in ballots in California, where the Justice Department alleged that non-US citizens were voting. Despite this allegation, a previous lawsuit was dismissed by a California district court, which criticized the federal government for making unproven claims about voter fraud and potentially undermining public trust in elections. The state…
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to block 20,000 California ballots →2 articles from Deutsche Welle on this storyShow 12 more outlets
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…
Trump’s Attempts to Interfere in the Midterms Have Been “Complete Failures” →The Department of Justice has requested that the Supreme Court intervene in a dispute with California over voter rolls, arguing that thousands of ballots from individuals who are likely non-citizens should be segregated and not counted until citizenship is verified. The DOJ claims to have identified 20,000 such voters, but courts at lower levels have rejected its requests due to concerns about the unreliability of…
DOJ asks for Supreme Court to intervene on California ballot demands →Trump administration lawyers asked the Supreme Court to set aside ballots from approximately 20,000 California voters who they claim may not be citizens, on the day before the midterm election. The request seeks an injunction for California to segregate mail ballots of suspected non-citizens until further review by the court. This appeal follows previous losses in federal courts and at the 9th Circuit Court of…
Trump lawyers ask Supreme Court to set aside 20,000 California ballots →The Justice Department has requested the Supreme Court to temporarily block lower-court decisions that denied its attempt to segregate over 20,000 California mail-in ballots from people it suspects are not U.S. citizens. The DOJ argues these measures would allow investigation of ballot eligibility without invalidating votes, while California maintains its existing safeguards against noncitizen voting and warns that…
DOJ appeals to Supreme Court to reverse block on segregating 20K California ballots →The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to order California to separate 20,000 mail-in ballots it claims were sent to noncitizens, just a day before midterm elections. Solicitor General D. John Sauer argued this was necessary to ensure these ballots could be distinguished and possibly excluded if ruled invalid by a full court proceeding later. This move follows rejection of similar requests by lower courts.
Trump takes fight over 20,000 California mail-in ballots to Supreme Court day before election →The Trump administration has requested the Supreme Court to temporarily halt California from counting approximately 20,000 mail-in ballots cast by voters who are allegedly non-US citizens. This move comes days before the midterm elections and follows a refusal by a federal appeals court to grant similar relief earlier in the week. The Justice Department argues that citizenship verification should occur prior to…
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to set aside 20,000 disputed California ballots →The Trump administration is intervening directly in Tuesday’s midterm elections by asking the Supreme Court to prevent California from counting approximately 20,000 mail-in ballots it claims are from ineligible voters who may be non-U.S. citizens. This move, which breaks with historical practices intended to avoid partisanship in election oversight, has raised concerns among Democrats and voting rights advocates…
Trump administration ramps up midterm battles, asks Supreme Court to intervene in California case →President Donald Trump's administration has requested the Supreme Court to prevent California from counting over 20,000 mail-in ballots due to concerns about voter eligibility just one day before midterm elections. The Department of Homeland Security compiled a list identifying these voters as potentially not being US citizens, but California argues that this list is unreliable and could disqualify eligible American…
Trump asks Supreme Court to block 20,000 California ballots before midterms →The Trump administration is appealing to the Supreme Court to block California from counting more than 20,000 ballots after a federal judge rejected a Department of Justice request to stop it. This move could potentially reshape the federal government's involvement in state-run elections. Meanwhile, election forecasters predict Democrats will likely secure control of both chambers of Congress based on final race…
Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court over California ballots stoush →California Governor Gavin Newsom warned federal judges that the Department of Justice might seize ballots from more than 20,000 voters whom the Trump administration believes are likely illegal noncitizens. The DOJ has appealed to the Supreme Court for an order to set aside these votes before results certification, citing concerns about ballot integrity. Newsom expressed concern over potential interference in…
Newsom warns DOJ will try to seize ballots as Trump takes California battle to Supreme Court →The Supreme Court rejected a request from the Trump administration for California to separate out up to 20,000 mail-in ballots potentially cast by noncitizens without providing an explanation. Lower courts had previously denied similar requests, and California officials stated they already have laws in place against noncitizen voting. The court’s quick dismissal came on Monday, shortly after the administration filed…
Supreme Court quickly rejects Trump effort to target alleged noncitizen voters in California →The Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration on Monday, rejecting its efforts to compel California election officials to isolate and not count ballots from individuals it claims are non-citizens. This decision comes after several lower courts supported California's stance that such actions would constitute federal interference in state elections. The dispute began when the Justice Department alleged…
Supreme court rules against Trump over bid to force California to set aside ballots →Analysis
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“If the executive can discount votes and threaten an ongoing election due to unproven allegations, then our democracy is in danger,” Judge David Carter wrote.
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- 29 Oct
You know, President Trump’s been making false claims about widespread noncitizen voting since before he took office.
- 2 Nov
Nov 2 - President Donald Trump's administration asked the US Supreme Court on Monday to temporarily block California from counting mail-in ballots from more than 20,000 registered voters who federal officials allege are likely non-US citizens.
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- 3 Nov Full Court Denies DOJ Petition In California Election Case In About 7 Hours, No Reply NeededThe Supreme Court quickly denied the Department of Justice’s emergency petition in a California election law case within about seven hours. The Solicitor General filed a roughly 20-page brief shortly before noon, but Circuit Justice Kagan immediately referred it to the full court without waiting for a response from California. Legal analyst Rick Hasen describes this swift dismissal as a "mercy killing," suggesting…Reason
2 Nov Supreme court rules against Trump over bid to force California to set aside ballotsThe Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration on Monday, rejecting its efforts to compel California election officials to isolate and not count ballots from individuals it claims are non-citizens. This decision comes after several lower courts supported California's stance that such actions would constitute federal interference in state elections. The dispute began when the Justice Department alleged…The Guardian
2 Nov Supreme Court rejects DOJ bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots from suspected noncitizensThe Supreme Court declined a last-minute request by the Trump administration to set aside approximately 20,000 ballots in California that were flagged as potentially being cast by noncitizens. This decision came just before midterm elections, rejecting the Justice Department’s petition without any noted dissents from the justices. The federal government argued for verifying voter citizenship status before counting…Washington Examiner
2 Nov Supreme Court rejects Trump's request in California mail ballots disputeThe Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s request for an injunction on Monday, preventing California from separating mail ballots received from approximately 20,000 individuals alleged to be non-U.S. citizens. The court issued a brief unsigned order denying the Justice Department’s emergency relief without further action. This decision followed a federal appeals court's refusal of similar demands earlier…CBS News
2 Nov Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to block 20,000 California ballotsThe Supreme Court has rejected President Trump's request to block over 20,000 mail-in ballots in California, where the Justice Department alleged that non-US citizens were voting. Despite this allegation, a previous lawsuit was dismissed by a California district court, which criticized the federal government for making unproven claims about voter fraud and potentially undermining public trust in elections. The state…Deutsche Welle
2 Nov Supreme Court quickly rejects Trump effort to target alleged noncitizen voters in CaliforniaThe Supreme Court rejected a request from the Trump administration for California to separate out up to 20,000 mail-in ballots potentially cast by noncitizens without providing an explanation. Lower courts had previously denied similar requests, and California officials stated they already have laws in place against noncitizen voting. The court’s quick dismissal came on Monday, shortly after the administration filed…NBC News
2 Nov Newsom warns DOJ will try to seize ballots as Trump takes California battle to Supreme CourtCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom warned federal judges that the Department of Justice might seize ballots from more than 20,000 voters whom the Trump administration believes are likely illegal noncitizens. The DOJ has appealed to the Supreme Court for an order to set aside these votes before results certification, citing concerns about ballot integrity. Newsom expressed concern over potential interference in…The Independent
2 Nov Trump administration takes California ballot fight to Supreme CourtThe Trump administration requested the Supreme Court on November 2 to block California from counting mail-in ballots for over 20,000 voters whom federal officials suspect are non-US citizens, ahead of the US midterm elections. This move follows a refusal by a federal appeals court on October 30 and aims to prevent ballot counting until citizenship verification is completed. California Attorney General Rob Bonta…The Straits Times
2 Nov Trump asks Supreme Court to block 20,000 California midterm ballotsPresident Donald Trump’s administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to block over 20,000 mail-in ballots in California, alleging that non-US citizens are voting illegally. The Department of Justice claims it has evidence of non-citizens listed on voter rolls and is seeking a limited injunction from the court. However, an analysis by UCLA shows thousands of US citizens were incorrectly flagged as ineligible…Deutsche Welle
2 Nov Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court over California ballots stoushThe Trump administration is appealing to the Supreme Court to block California from counting more than 20,000 ballots after a federal judge rejected a Department of Justice request to stop it. This move could potentially reshape the federal government's involvement in state-run elections. Meanwhile, election forecasters predict Democrats will likely secure control of both chambers of Congress based on final race…ABC News (AU)
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2 Nov Trump's Election Interference in California and Alaska Prompts a Series of Judicial RebukesFederal courts have issued multiple rulings against the Trump administration's attempts to interfere with state-run elections ahead of Tuesday’s voting day. Specifically in California, a federal judge granted a temporary restraining order preventing the Justice Department from coercing local officials to segregate ballots allegedly cast by noncitizens. The Justice Department had threatened prosecution under 18 USC…Reason
2 Nov Trump asks Supreme Court to block 20,000 California ballots before midtermsPresident Donald Trump's administration has requested the Supreme Court to prevent California from counting over 20,000 mail-in ballots due to concerns about voter eligibility just one day before midterm elections. The Department of Homeland Security compiled a list identifying these voters as potentially not being US citizens, but California argues that this list is unreliable and could disqualify eligible American…Al Jazeera- 2 Nov Trump administration ramps up midterm battles, asks Supreme Court to intervene in California caseThe Trump administration is intervening directly in Tuesday’s midterm elections by asking the Supreme Court to prevent California from counting approximately 20,000 mail-in ballots it claims are from ineligible voters who may be non-U.S. citizens. This move, which breaks with historical practices intended to avoid partisanship in election oversight, has raised concerns among Democrats and voting rights advocates…CBC
2 Nov Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to set aside ballots from 20,000 alleged noncitizensThe Trump administration is requesting that the Supreme Court invalidate approximately 20,000 votes cast by individuals it claims are ineligible non-citizens in California. This move is part of ongoing efforts to challenge voter eligibility and election integrity concerns.CBS News
2 Nov Trump administration asks Supreme Court to set aside 20,000 disputed California ballotsThe Trump administration has requested the Supreme Court to temporarily halt California from counting approximately 20,000 mail-in ballots cast by voters who are allegedly non-US citizens. This move comes days before the midterm elections and follows a refusal by a federal appeals court to grant similar relief earlier in the week. The Justice Department argues that citizenship verification should occur prior to…South China Morning Post
2 Nov Trump takes fight over 20,000 California mail-in ballots to Supreme Court day before electionThe Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to order California to separate 20,000 mail-in ballots it claims were sent to noncitizens, just a day before midterm elections. Solicitor General D. John Sauer argued this was necessary to ensure these ballots could be distinguished and possibly excluded if ruled invalid by a full court proceeding later. This move follows rejection of similar requests by lower courts.New York Post
2 Nov DOJ pursues long-shot appeal at Supreme Court over bid to isolate 20,000 California mail ballotsThe Justice Department is appealing to the Supreme Court for an emergency order to isolate over 20,000 mail ballots in California that are linked to suspected noncitizens, one day before Election Day. Solicitor General D. John Sauer made this request after facing defeats at both a federal district court and an appeals court. The DOJ seeks to keep these ballots separate while the case is being appealed.Washington Examiner
2 Nov Trump admin asks Supreme Court to set aside 20,000 California ballots over citizenship row a day before midtermsThe Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to set aside around 20,000 mail ballots in California due to questions about voter eligibility. This request was filed a day before midterms after an appeals court denied it earlier. The Justice Department contends that disputed ballots should not be counted until citizenship status is verified, while California officials dispute the reliability of the federal…Times of India
2 Nov DOJ appeals to Supreme Court to reverse block on segregating 20K California ballotsThe Justice Department has requested the Supreme Court to temporarily block lower-court decisions that denied its attempt to segregate over 20,000 California mail-in ballots from people it suspects are not U.S. citizens. The DOJ argues these measures would allow investigation of ballot eligibility without invalidating votes, while California maintains its existing safeguards against noncitizen voting and warns that…Fox News
2 Nov Trump lawyers ask Supreme Court to set aside 20,000 California ballotsTrump administration lawyers asked the Supreme Court to set aside ballots from approximately 20,000 California voters who they claim may not be citizens, on the day before the midterm election. The request seeks an injunction for California to segregate mail ballots of suspected non-citizens until further review by the court. This appeal follows previous losses in federal courts and at the 9th Circuit Court of…Los Angeles Times
2 Nov Trump administration takes California ballot fight to Supreme CourtThe Trump administration has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to halt California from counting mail-in ballots for over 20,000 registered voters whom federal officials suspect may be non-U.S. citizens. This legal battle, which could impact voter turnout in the November 3 midterms, was initiated after a federal appeals court rejected a similar request earlier. The Justice Department filed this lawsuit on October 15…The Straits Times
2 Nov DOJ asks for Supreme Court to intervene on California ballot demandsThe Department of Justice has requested that the Supreme Court intervene in a dispute with California over voter rolls, arguing that thousands of ballots from individuals who are likely non-citizens should be segregated and not counted until citizenship is verified. The DOJ claims to have identified 20,000 such voters, but courts at lower levels have rejected its requests due to concerns about the unreliability of…NPR
2 Nov Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in California ballot caseThe Trump administration has requested that the Supreme Court intervene in a case involving California election officials, asking them to set aside mail ballots from over 20,000 individuals whom it claims are not U.S. citizens. This request follows a federal appeals court's rejection of a similar demand and comes amid concerns about the accuracy of the government’s list and potential disenfranchisement of eligible…CBS News
2 Nov Trump's Justice dept steps into US midterm battles, breaks decades-old practiceThe US Justice Department under President Donald Trump has filed lawsuits in California and Alaska challenging local election procedures before the midterm elections, a move critics say could influence election outcomes and is unprecedented. In California, it sought to block around 20,000 mail-in ballots, while in Alaska, it moved to prevent certification of results for a Senate race, citing potential voter…Times of India
2 Nov Trump Justice Dept breaks with tradition to intervene in midtermsPresident Donald Trump’s Justice Department has intervened directly in the midterm elections by seeking to invalidate mail-in ballots from approximately 20,000 voters in California whom they allege are likely non-US citizens ineligible to vote. The department also intensified a criminal investigation into an Alaska Senate race involving voter confusion tactics and attempted to block certification if incumbent Dan…The Straits Times
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
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