DOJ Escalates California Election Fight With Criminal Subpoenas After Judge Blocks Ballot Freeze
U.S. District Judge David Carter rejected the Trump administration's bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots, calling it an attempt to disenfranchise voters. In response, the Justice Department issued criminal subpoenas to state and local election officials. The administration is appealing the ruling to the 9th Circuit, while a special master has been appointed to review the federal government's data reliability.