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Trump admin again loses bid to block California from counting alleged noncitizen votes
Court ruling against Trump administration affects California vote counting in election dispute.
Context
What happened: A US appeals court on Friday rejected the Trump administration's request to temporarily block California from counting mail ballots from more than 20,000 registered voters.
Key numbers: More than 20,000 registered voters' mail ballots are affected.
Why it matters: The ruling lets the state proceed with counting those mail ballots while the dispute continues.
Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h
What changed
A US appeals court on Friday rejected the Trump administration's request to temporarily block California from counting mail ballots from more than 20,000 registered voters.
Why it matters
The ruling lets the state proceed with counting those mail ballots while the dispute continues.
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Oct 31, 2026 10:54 AM ET