Federal Judge Halts Ballot Seizure as DOJ Data Flaws Exposed in California Midterm Fight
A federal judge in California has delayed a ruling on the Trump administration’s demand to sequester 20,000 mail-in ballots, citing concerns that the move could disenfranchise eligible voters. The Department of Justice (DOJ) claims these ballots belong to noncitizens, but local election officials report the data is riddled with errors. While the DOJ threatens criminal charges for non-compliance, courts and state leaders argue the federal government lacks the authority to intervene in state-run elections at this late stage.