Appeals court declines to step in on Trump administration's California voting case

What happened: A 9th Circuit Court of Appeals panel rejected the Justice Department's request for an immediate order requiring California to segregate about 20,000 mail-in ballots. The 2-1 ruling sent the case back to district court. Key numbers: About 20,000 mail-in ballots. 2-1 ruling. District court hearing set for Tuesday afternoon. Why it matters: The panel said the appeals court lacks jurisdiction at this stage, so the DOJ's lawsuit will proceed before the district court, which has a hearing scheduled for Tuesday. Coverage: 6 outlets in 24h

A 9th Circuit Court of Appeals panel rejected the Justice Department's request for an immediate order requiring California to segregate about 20,000 mail-in ballots. The 2-1 ruling sent the case back to district court.

The panel said the appeals court lacks jurisdiction at this stage, so the DOJ's lawsuit will proceed before the district court, which has a hearing scheduled for Tuesday.