The Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the Trump administration’s effort to make California set aside ballots from thousands of people it says are likely noncitizens. The request seeks to reverse lower-court decisions rejecting the bid and came ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
WHO:
U.S. Department of Justice
WHAT:
The Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the administration’s effort to have California set aside ballots from people it says are likely noncitizens.
WHEN:
Reported Nov 2, 2026 at 11:34 AM ET
WHERE:
USA
WHY:
The administration says the ballots belong to people who are likely not U.S. citizens.
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