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California Supreme Court voids sheriff's ballot seizure, setting national precedent for election security
politics15 days ago

California Supreme Court voids sheriff's ballot seizure, setting national precedent for election security

The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco violated state law by seizing 650,000 ballots from the 2025 Proposition 50 election. The court ordered the immediate return of the materials to election officials, affirming that the Attorney General has direct supervisory authority over local sheriffs. This decision establishes a critical legal precedent as election officials prepare for the November 2026 midterms, with new state laws now criminalizing unlawful ballot seizures.

via CNN|
#ballot-custody#california-supreme-court#chad-bianco
California High Court Orders Sheriff to Return 650,000 Ballots, Affirming Election Officials' Custody
politics18 days ago

California High Court Orders Sheriff to Return 650,000 Ballots, Affirming Election Officials' Custody

The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco must return over 650,000 ballots he seized from the November 2025 Proposition 50 special election. The court determined that law enforcement lacks the authority to remove or count ballots outside of official election procedures, even during a criminal investigation. The ruling also affirmed that the state attorney general has the power to direct local sheriffs to pause investigations that conflict with state election laws. Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed the decision, citing new legislation signed this month to prevent similar future seizures.

via The Washington Post|
#california-supreme-court#chad-bianco#election-integrity
California High Court Orders Sheriff to Return Seized Ballots, Citing Unlawful Election Interference
california-politics19 days ago

California High Court Orders Sheriff to Return Seized Ballots, Citing Unlawful Election Interference

The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco violated state law by seizing over 650,000 ballots from the November 2025 Proposition 50 special election. Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero ordered Bianco to immediately return all materials to the county registrar, stating that his actions compromised election integrity. The court also affirmed that Attorney General Rob Bonta had the authority to halt the sheriff’s investigation, rejecting Bianco’s claim that the state’s chief law enforcement officer could only advise local sheriffs. The decision comes weeks before the November 2026 midterm elections, prompting new state legislation to protect ballot custody.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california-politics#california-supreme-court#chad-bianco
California Supreme Court questions sheriff's authority to seize ballots
politics1 month ago

California Supreme Court questions sheriff's authority to seize ballots

The California Supreme Court heard arguments in a case over Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco's seizure of more than 600,000 ballots tied to Prop 50, with justices appearing wary that criminal authority could override the state’s election laws that prohibit moving ballots; the dispute, spurred by a disputed hand-count pilot and challenged by voters and the attorney general, could lead to returning the ballots and curbing the sheriff's power in future elections.

via Los Angeles Times|
#ballot-seizure#california-supreme-court#election-law
California Supreme Court weighs ballot custody in Riverside election probe
politics1 month ago

California Supreme Court weighs ballot custody in Riverside election probe

The California Supreme Court will hear two cases arising from Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s seizure of about 650,000 ballots during a post-election investigation, testing (1) whether seized ballots must be returned to election officials under state law, and (2) whether the attorney general has the authority to halt a sheriff-led probe, highlighting tensions between ballot safeguards and AG oversight in election administration.

via Democracy Docket|
#ballot-custody#california-supreme-court#election-law
Appeals panel upholds Weinstein rape conviction, orders resentencing
crime3 months ago

Appeals panel upholds Weinstein rape conviction, orders resentencing

An appellate court in California affirmed Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction and ordered resentencing, rejecting defense claims of trial errors and upholding the use of certain evidence under rape-shield rules. The panel said Weinstein had a full opportunity to present his defense with other evidence, allowed testimony about other alleged assaults, and indicated the case would proceed to a new sentencing hearing. Weinstein said he will seek review by the California Supreme Court, while prosecutors declined to comment pending review.

via AP News|
#appeals-court#california-supreme-court#crime
politics6 months ago

California Supreme Court Upholds Eastman Disbarment Over 2020 Election Scheme

The California Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling disbarring John Eastman for his role in Trump’s 2020 bid to overturn the election, ordering his name stricken from the California bar. The decision ends a three-year disciplinary process; Eastman’s California license is revoked (his DC license remains suspended). Eastman helped devise legal strategies to pressure Pence and lawmakers to change the results, cementing his status as a high-profile figure facing professional sanctions for the Jan. 6 era efforts surrounding the election.

via Politico|
#2020-election#california-supreme-court#disbarment
California Supreme Court permanently disbars Eastman, a central figure in Trump's 2020 bid to overturn the election
politics6 months ago

California Supreme Court permanently disbars Eastman, a central figure in Trump's 2020 bid to overturn the election

The California Supreme Court permanently disbarred John Eastman, a key architect of Trump’s failed bid to overturn the 2020 election, after finding he repeatedly misled courts and advanced baseless claims; he is also suspended in Washington, D.C., highlighting accountability for lawyers who helped undermine the election.

via Democracy Docket|
#2020-election#california-supreme-court#disbarment
California Supreme Court halts Riverside ballot-seizure probe
politics6 months ago

California Supreme Court halts Riverside ballot-seizure probe

The California Supreme Court ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to pause the investigation into alleged 2025 election fraud and preserve more than 650,000 seized ballots while it reviews the petition for review, effectively halting the probe as litigation continues. Attorney General Rob Bonta praised the ruling, which stops Bianco’s actions amid a contested special election on a new Democratic-drawn congressional map; a coalition of media outlets is seeking to unseal the warrant tied to the ballot seizure.

via NBC News|
#ballots#california#california-supreme-court
California Supreme Court Calls for Review of Rooftop Solar Policies
environment1 year ago

California Supreme Court Calls for Review of Rooftop Solar Policies

The California Supreme Court ruled in favor of environmental groups, stating that the state's utilities commission's decision to cut rooftop solar incentives could be challenged in court, reversing a previous appellate court decision. The case concerns the reduction of credits for solar energy sent to the grid, which the environmental groups argue violates state law. The ruling emphasizes that the CPUC is not above the law, potentially opening the door for more legal challenges against utility decisions affecting solar incentives in California.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california-supreme-court#environment#environmental-groups