On November 2, 2026, the Supreme Court rejected an emergency request from the Trump administration to set aside about 20,000 ballots in California linked to suspected noncitizens. This ruling leaves in place lower court decisions that denied the request, which was made just before the midterm elections. The Justice Department argued for citizenship verification before counting, while California officials claimed the list was inaccurate and could disenfranchise eligible voters. A federal judge also ordered the administration to stop demanding ballot segregation.
Key facts
- Supreme Court rejected Trump's emergency request on November 2, 2026.
- Approximately 20,000 ballots in California linked to suspected noncitizens.
- Lower court decisions upheld by the Supreme Court.
- DOJ argued for citizenship verification before counting ballots.
- Federal judge ordered the administration to cease demands for ballot segregation.
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