The Supreme Court has turned down a last-minute request from the Trump administration to invalidate 20,000 mail-in ballots in California, which the administration alleged were sent to noncitizens. This decision came after a federal appeals court ruled against the administration's claims. The Supreme Court's order did not include an explanation and was issued without soliciting a response from California. The White House has not provided a comment regarding the ruling.
Key facts
- The Supreme Court rejected a request to set aside 20,000 mail-in ballots.
- The Trump administration claimed these ballots were sent to noncitizens.
- A federal appeals court ruled 2-1 against the administration's claims.
- The Supreme Court issued a brief, unsigned order without explanation.
- No public dissents were noted in the Supreme Court's decision.
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