Federal Judge Rejects DOJ Bid to Block California Ballot Counting Amid Noncitizen Voting Claims

A federal judge has denied the Department of Justice's request to prevent California from counting ballots allegedly cast by noncitizens. This decision marks a setback for the Trump administration's efforts to intervene in state election procedures. An appeals court similarly rejected the DOJ's attempt to quickly compel California to set aside thousands of ballots, indicating ongoing legal challenges regarding election integrity.