A federal appeals court has shown reluctance to fast-track a Trump administration effort to separate nearly 20,000 California ballots claimed to be from noncitizen voters, questioning whether the appeals panel even has authority to intervene. During an unusual Sunday hearing, judges raised doubts about the urgency of the case, with one suggesting the lower court should first address the matter. The Justice Department filed the lawsuit seeking to block California’s handling of the disputed ballots, setting the stage for a legal clash over voter eligibility. The court’s hesitation could delay a resolution while the legal dispute unfolds.
A federal appeals court appeared unlikely to immediately agree to the Trump administration’s bid to segregate 20,000 California ballots it says are likely noncitizen voters, expressing skepticism at a rare Sunday hearing that a trial judge needs to move quicker. “I don't see how we have jurisdiction,” said U.S. Circuit Judge Mark Bennett. The Justice Department (DOJ) sued...
