Trump DOJ loses last-minute California ballot bid

In a significant legal setback, a federal appeals court dismissed the Justice Department's last-minute attempt to invalidate mail ballots from over 20,000 California voters the Trump administration deemed potentially noncitizens. The 2–1 ruling preserves California's election procedures days before the midterms, emphasizing concerns over the DOJ's questionable voter list and the potential to disenfranchise eligible voters. This decision underscores the court's skepticism towards the DOJ's unsubstantiated claims and highlights the importance of safeguarding electoral integrity.