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9th Circuit panel questions federal bid to block 20,000 California ballots
Original: 9th Circuit panel questions basis for feds’ request to block 20,000 California ballots
A three-judge panel of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals pressed federal lawyers on their request to block roughly 20,000 mail ballots in California, questioning the legal basis for the intervention. The dispute centers on ballots that federal officials have sought to invalidate, and judges on the panel appeared skeptical of the government's arguments during the hearing. The case carries significant stakes for how the affected ballots will be counted in California elections.
Why now: The appeals court hearing signals possible limits on federal power to challenge state-run election procedures, drawing attention amid ongoing national fights over election administration.
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- 9th Circuit panel questions basis for feds’ request to block 20,000 California ballots · Los Angeles Times
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