# Appeals court rules against DOJ in California ballot fight — retained record

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source: [news](https://highsignal.app/data/news) (news:the-hill)  published 2026-10-26 23:25 ingested 2026-10-27 02:56

[original source ↗](https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6173747-appeals-court-denies-emergency-election-stay/)

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A federal appeals court panel Monday refused to order California to set aside 20,000 mail ballots that the Trump administration says are likely from noncitizens. In a 2-1 vote, the panel found it has no jurisdiction and the administration needs to wait for the trial judge to rule. He’s set to hold a hearing Tuesday, but...
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