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Appeals Court Shows Skepticism Toward Justice Dept. in California Ballot Case
Original: Appeals Court Appears to Doubt Justice Dept. Claims in California Ballot Case
A federal appeals court panel has expressed doubt about the Justice Department's arguments in its challenge to California's ballot rules, according to the New York Times. The skepticism from the judges suggests the department may face an uphill battle in the litigation. The case centers on federal claims against how California handles its election ballots.
Why now: A federal court signaling doubt about the Justice Department's position raises the prospect of the government losing a high-stakes election-related case.
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