Appeals Court Rejects Trump's Bid to Impound California Ballots
In a significant legal blow to former President Donald Trump, an appeals court has ruled his attempt to impound California ballots as unconstitutional.
An appeals court panel has decisively rejected Donald Trump's latest legal maneuver, ruling that his effort to impound California ballots is plainly unconstitutional, according to several outlets 1. This marks yet another setback for the former president in his ongoing efforts to challenge the results of the 2020 election.
The decision came after a 2-to-1 vote from the panel, underscoring the strength of the ruling against Trump’s claims 12. The case centered around more than 20,000 mail-in ballots, which were at the heart of the dispute 12.
California officials have expressed skepticism about the reliability of the list provided by the Justice Department, suggesting that it likely includes many U.S. citizens rather than non-citizens 3. This stance was bolstered by a previous denial of the Justice Department's request by a district court judge, who warned that such demands could lead to disenfranchisement of eligible voters 3.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra, who is also an adviser to the UCLA Voting Rights Project, has been closely following these developments 3. Additionally, at least three Los Angeles County election officials were called to appear before a grand jury on November 4th, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing legal saga 3.
What we know
- - 12 An appeals court panel rejected Donald Trump's attempt to impound California ballots.
- - 1 The court described the notion of impounding the ballots as plainly unconstitutional.
- - 12 The decision was made by a 2-to-1 vote.
- - 12 More than 20,000 mail-in ballots were involved in the case.
- - 3 California officials stated that the list provided by the Justice Department is highly unreliable and likely includes many U.S. citizens.
- - 3 A district court judge previously denied the Justice Department's request and warned that the demands could disenfranchise citizens.
- - 3 Xavier Becerra is an adviser to the UCLA Voting Rights Project.
- - 3 At least three L.A. County election officials were asked to appear before a grand jury on Nov. 4.
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Verification report
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An appeals court panel rejected Donald Trump's attempt to impound California ballots.
86% · supported by 2 - likely
The court described the notion of impounding the ballots as plainly unconstitutional.
72% · supported by 1 - confirmed
The decision was made by a 2-to-1 vote.
86% · supported by 2 - confirmed
More than 20,000 mail-in ballots were involved in the case.
86% · supported by 2 - likely
California officials stated that the list provided by the Justice Department is highly unreliable and likely includes many U.S. citizens.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
A district court judge previously denied the Justice Department's request and warned that the demands could disenfranchise citizens.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra is an adviser to the UCLA Voting Rights Project.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
At least three L.A. County election officials were asked to appear before a grand jury on Nov. 4.
71% · supported by 1
