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Appeals Court Voices Doubt Over Justice Dept. Claims in California Ballot Case
Original: Appeals Court Appears to Doubt Justice Dept. Claims in California Ballot Case
A federal appeals court has shown skepticism toward the Justice Department's arguments in a case concerning a California ballot measure. During proceedings, judges appeared to question the department's legal claims, suggesting the government may face an uphill battle in the litigation. The case is being closely watched as it touches on the balance between federal authority and California's control over its own election rules.
Why now: The court's skepticism signals a possible defeat for the Justice Department in a high-stakes dispute over state election authority.
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- Appeals Court Appears to Doubt Justice Dept. Claims in California Ballot Case · The New York Times
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