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Judge denies the Justice Department's bid to stop processing California ballots

While the judge rejected the Department of Justice's unprecedented demand in California, the case isn't over yet. The federal government immediately filed notice that it will appeal.

29 October 2026Live

Sources

NPR Politics. https://www.npr.org/2026/10/28/nx-s1-6021478/doj-california-ballots-denied

While the judge rejected the Department of Justice's unprecedented demand in California, the case isn't over yet. The federal government immediately filed notice that it will appeal.

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