9th Circuit Rejects DOJ Attempt to Block California Ballot Count

Los Angeles Times • 26 Oct 23:51

The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said it lacked jurisdiction to block California from counting roughly 20,000 ballots, clearing the way for a district-court hearing on the issue.

Reuters • 26 Oct 23:43

A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel denied the Justice Department's request to halt the counting of mail ballots from over 20,000 California voters alleged to be non-citizens, marking a setback for the administration ahead of the November midterms.

NBC News • 26 Oct 23:32

A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel denied the Justice Department's bid to stop California from counting mail ballots of individuals on a list of alleged noncitizens, citing procedural shortcomings.

CNN • 26 Oct 22:30

A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the Justice Department's emergency appeal to halt the counting of roughly 20,000 mail-in ballots in California, sending the case back to the district court.

Los Angeles Times • 26 Oct 10:00

A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals convened an emergency hearing after the Justice Department sought an injunction to halt ballot processing in Los Angeles County.

Los Angeles Times • 25 Oct 22:54

A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals questioned the Justice Department's emergency request to stop counting 20,000 California ballots flagged as possibly cast by non-citizens, raising concerns about constitutional authority and jurisdiction.

New York Post • 25 Oct 13:00

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said it is highly likely that non-citizens have already voted in Los Angeles County and urged the Ninth Circuit to require California to set aside disputed ballots pending verification.

The Guardian • 25 Oct 01:05

California Attorney General Rob Bonta condemned a Justice Department request to verify about 20,000 ballots alleged to belong to noncitizens, calling the move politicized and improper.