Appeals court rejects DOJ request for California to set aside disputed ballots allegedly sent to 'noncitzen' voters

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Original Load Date Oct. 30, 2026, 3 p.m.
Last Updated Oct. 30, 2026, 3 p.m.
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LOS ANGELES -- The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday rejected the Justice Department's request for California to set aside disputed ballots received in the midterm election. The panel's 2-1 ruling is the latest setback for the Trump administration's efforts to assert control over state-run el...