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California Supreme Court orders sheriff to return seized ballots

The California Supreme Court has ruled that Sheriff Chad Bianco must return about 650,000 ballots he seized, deeming the seizure unlawful. The court referenced California law prohibiting the removal of ballots from election officials' custody.

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The California Supreme Court has ruled that Sheriff Chad Bianco must return about 650,000 ballots he seized, deeming the seizure unlawful. The court referenced California law prohibiting the removal of ballots from election officials' custody.

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California Supreme Court rules sheriff who ran for governor must return seized ballots

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California Supreme Court orders sheriff to return seized ballots