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Trump Blocks California Ballots
Trump's team seeks Supreme Court to block 20,000 California mail ballots.
In brief
Trump's team seeks Supreme Court to block 20,000 California mail ballots. Trump's administration claims non-US citizens are voting in California, prompting a Supreme Court challenge to stop commingling suspected illegal ballots with legal ones. Originally reported by Dw.
Trump's Ballot Challenge
Trump's administration claims non-US citizens are attempting to vote in California.
DoJ Lawsuit
The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit in mid-October to block 20,000 mail ballots.
Court Rejection
A district court judge warned singling out ballots would wreck election trust.
Supreme Court Request
The DoJ asked Supreme Court for a limited injunction to stop commingling suspected illegal ballots.
Voter List Errors
Thousands of US citizens appear on the DoJ's list as ineligible voters.
California Response
California governor Gavin Newsom deployed election experts to monitor voting integrity.
What it means
Trump's administration claims non-US citizens are voting in California, prompting a Supreme Court challenge to stop commingling suspected illegal ballots with legal ones.
