The Trump administration is appealing to the Supreme Court to mandate that California segregate ballots from over 20,000 voters suspected of being non-citizens. This follows a federal appeals court's recent rejection of the administration's request to set aside mail ballots, which the DOJ argues is necessary to preserve the integrity of the election process. U.S. District Judge David Carter previously expressed doubts about the government's claims regarding voter eligibility.
Key facts
- The Trump administration requested the Supreme Court to separate ballots of over 20,000 suspected non-citizens.
- A federal appeals court rejected the administration's request to set aside mail ballots.
- U.S. District Judge David Carter questioned the reliability of the government's voter lists.
- The DOJ's application was signed by Solicitor General D. John Sauer.
- Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter emphasized the administration's commitment to election integrity.
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