A federal judge ordered the Justice Department to stop demanding that state and local election officials separate out ballots and threatening criminal prosecution for noncompliance. The order concerns disputed ballots in California.
WHO:
A federal judge
WHAT:
Ordered the federal government to stop demanding that election officials separate out ballots and threatening prosecution for noncompliance.
WHEN:
Reported Oct 31, 2026 at 3:48 PM ET
WHERE:
California, USA
WHY:
The order addressed the federal government's demands to separate out disputed ballots and threats of criminal prosecution against officials who did not comply.
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