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The California Supreme Court ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco (R) violated state law when he seized approximately 650,000 ballots from last year's redistricting referendum.
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On or before September 24, 2026, the California Supreme Court ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco violated state law by seizing approximately 650,000 ballots from the 2025 redistricting referendum.
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{ "court": "California Supreme Court", "event": "2025 redistricting referendum", "person": "Chad Bianco", "location": "Riverside County, California", "statistic": "650,000 ballots", "ruling_date": "On or before 2026-09-24" } - Subject Tags
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- September 25, 2026 at 2:51 AM (2 weeks ago)
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- September 25, 2026 at 2:51 AM (2 weeks ago)
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Marc Elias discusses recent Supreme Court rulings that offer hope for fair elections, despite ongoing threats from figures like Donald Trump and local officials. He highlights legal victories against ballot seizures and federal agent deployment at polls.
A court filing reveals the Trump administration's plan to use State Department passport data to verify voter eligibility, as part of its ongoing effort to identify noncitizen voters. This move is seen as a continuation of anti-voting measures that could intimidate certain communities.
US District Judge Timothy Kelly ordered the restoration of credentials for 78 journalists banned by Trump, while the administration continued to deny access to some outlets. Trump's claims of winning and voter fraud are facing challenges, with his approval rating dropping.
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to use a flawed immigration database for voter purges, disproportionately affecting naturalized citizens. Meanwhile, the DOJ refused to confirm if federal voter eligibility lists would be released before midterms, raising concerns about election interference.
The California Supreme Court ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco violated state law by seizing 650,000 ballots from a redistricting referendum. This decision affirms the state attorney general's authority and prevents similar actions in future elections.
The California Supreme Court ordered Sheriff Chad Bianco of Riverside County to return ballots he illegally seized during an investigation into alleged voter fraud. The court ruled Bianco had no authority to take the ballots, threatening election integrity.
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