The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s effort to force California to set aside 20,000 ballots from people the federal government claims are noncitizens. The decision came hours before the final day of voting in the midterm elections.
WHO:
U.S. Supreme Court
WHAT:
The court rejected the Trump administration’s effort to force California to set aside 20,000 ballots.
WHEN:
Reported Nov 3, 2026 at 8:49 AM ET
WHERE:
USA
WHY:
The stated basis for the administration's effort was to target ballots from people the federal government claims are noncitizens; no reason for the court's rejection was given.
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