Summary
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to require California to separate 20,000 mail ballots that it says may belong to noncitizens. Lower courts ruled that the list was not credible and that the administration lacked authority to demand the action.Key Facts
- The administration took its request to the Supreme Court on Monday.
- It wants California to separate 20,000 mail ballots.
- The administration says the ballots may belong to noncitizens.
- Lower courts found the list was not credible.
- Lower courts ruled the administration lacked authority to make the demand.
- The request came one day before Election Day during the midterm campaign.