The Supreme Court has declined to hear a case from the Trump administration regarding more than 20,000 California ballots that were claimed to be cast by noncitizens. The court's decision follows a pattern of lower courts rejecting the administration's arguments, citing errors in their claims and the risk of disenfranchising eligible voters. The authority over elections is primarily held by states and Congress, not the president.
Key facts
- The Supreme Court denied the Trump administration's request on November 2, 2026.
- The case involved over 20,000 ballots in California claimed to be cast by noncitizens.
- The lawsuit was filed in mid-October 2026.
- Courts have consistently rejected the administration's claims due to factual errors.
- The authority over elections rests with the states and Congress.
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