# Trump Admin Appeals to 9th Circuit After Judge Ignores DOJ Unilateral Deadline

> Trump administration sues federal court over California's voting list after judge ignores DOJ's deadline to stop noncitizen ballots.
- Title: Trump Admin Appeals to 9th Circuit After Judge Ignores DOJ…
- Summary: Trump administration sues federal court over California's voting list after judge ignores DOJ's deadline to stop noncitizen ballots. Trump administration…
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- Source: Law & Crime — https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/there-is-no-un-ringing-the-bell-trump-admin-appeals-to-9th-circuit-after-district-court-judge-ignores-dojs-unilateral-deadline-over-alleged-noncitizen-voting-list
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## Trump admin appeals to 9th circuit
Trump administration sues federal court over California's voting list after judge ignores DOJ's deadline to stop noncitizen ballots.
## DOJ's unilateral deadline for noncitizen ballots
DOJ provided list of 20,000 purported noncitizen voters to California officials on Oct 15, 2026.
## California's response
California claimed 2026 midterm election was already 'well underway' by Oct 19, 2026.
## Emergency request filed
DOJ filed emergency ex parte application for injunctive relief on Oct 19, 2026.
## Deadline for ruling
Trump administration asked U.S. District Judge David O. Carter to rule by noon on Oct 22, 2026.
## DOJ's legal argument
DOJ claims California election officials 'knowingly' facilitate 'unlawful voting' by noncitizens.
## DOJ's request for action
DOJ wants to segregate ballots of suspected noncitizens to ensure only eligible votes are counted.
## The 'un-ringing the bell' phrase
DOJ states 'there is no un-ringing the bell, which is ringing as we speak'.

> there is no un-ringing the bell, which is ringing as we speak
## Judge's silence
Judge David O. Carter did not rule on DOJ's emergency request by Oct 22, 2026.
## Appeal to 9th Circuit
Trump administration filed notice with district court to appeal to 9th Circuit on Oct 23, 2026.
## Injunction pending appeal
DOJ filed motion for injunction pending appeal on Oct 23, 2026.
## DOJ's justification
DOJ claims every minute of processing without segregating ballots causes disenfranchisement of lawful votes.
## The 'no un-ringing the bell' claim
DOJ states once ballots are processed without segregation, they cannot be undone later.
## California's position
California claims it lacks legal authority to prevent noncitizens from voting in November 2026 election.
## DOJ's request for action
DOJ wants temporary restraining order to prevent California from processing noncitizen ballots.
## Next steps
Trump administration seeks 9th Circuit court to rule on DOJ's emergency request for injunction.
## Key takeaway

Trump administration appeals to 9th Circuit court after district judge dismissed DOJ's emergency request to stop California from processing noncitizen vote-by-mail ballots.