A federal appeals court has blocked a request to force California to invalidate 20,000 mail ballots, ruling that the Trump administration must await a decision from the trial judge instead. The 2-1 panel decision highlights a legal dispute over whether the ballots were cast by noncitizens, with the judge scheduled to hear arguments on the matter. The ruling underscores ongoing tensions between state election procedures and federal challenges ahead of upcoming elections. Legal observers will be watching to see how the trial judge resolves the dispute in the coming days.
A federal appeals court panel Monday refused to order California to set aside 20,000 mail ballots that the Trump administration says are likely from noncitizens. In a 2-1 vote, the panel found it has no jurisdiction and the administration needs to wait for the trial judge to rule. He’s set to hold a hearing Tuesday, but...
