California governor asks US judges to resist Trump attempts to seize ballots
Newsom said 20,930 names on the Justice Department’s voter list were disputed and warned ballot seizures could disrupt California’s vote count.
- On Saturday, California Governor Gavin Newsom warned federal judges to prepare for potential attempts by President Donald Trump's administration to seize ballots during the upcoming midterm elections.
- The administration claims more than 20,000 noncitizens are registered to vote in California, though state officials argue the Justice Department relies on "suspect data" and risks disenfranchising eligible voters.
- A federal judge ordered the Justice Department on Friday to stop threatening to prosecute local election officials, following an appeals court ruling that rejected the administration's bid.
- In a letter to federal judges, Newsom expressed grave concern that federal agents will seek search warrants to seize ballots before election certification, potentially interfering with vote counting.
- Separately, Trump and first lady Melania Trump voted in person in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Saturday as the broader legal fight continues over state election records.
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California governor asks US judges to resist Trump attempts to seize ballots
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Saturday warned federal courts to be ready for potential attempts by President Donald Trump's administration to seize ballots during the upcoming midterm elections.
Trump creates ‘disenfranchised voters’ issue in California, laying the groundwork for fraud claim. Newsom asks judges to rise to the occasion. The post California governor calls on US judges not to let Trump seize ballots appeared first on in.gr.
US Midterm Elections 2026 Live Updates: California governor asks US judges to resist Trump attempts to seize ballots
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Saturday warned federal courts to be ready for potential attempts by President Donald Trump's administration to seize ballots during the upcoming midterm elections.
Newsom Warns Judges of Possible Ballot Seizures
Gov. Gavin Newsom bound an alarm on Saturday to federal judges in California. The unusual alert went out to the four federal district courts in the state, the New York Times reports, warning that the Trump administration could see search warrants to sixteen ballots or voting machines before midterm results...
Gavin Newsom tells judges to be ready for Trump to seize ballots
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