The Justice Department filed an emergency request asking the Supreme Court to temporarily block California from counting more than 20,000 disputed mail-in ballots. Federal officials allege the registered voters are probably non-U.S. citizens; the administration wants the ballots held until each voter's citizenship can be verified.
WHO:
The Trump administration and Justice Department
WHAT:
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to temporarily block California from counting more than 20,000 disputed mail-in ballots.
WHEN:
Nov 2, 2026
WHERE:
Washington, USA
WHY:
The administration seeks to prevent the ballots from being counted until each voter's citizenship status can be verified.
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