U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump administration push to set aside thousands of California ballots
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to intervene in a challenge by the Trump administration to set aside thousands of mail-in ballots in California. The administration had alleged these ballots were cast by non-citizens, but the court's refusal leaves the current voter rolls intact ahead of the midterms.
Why it matters
This decision impacts the integrity and outcome of the U.S. midterm elections, highlighting ongoing legal battles over voting rights and election administration.
Washington The Supreme Court on Monday (November 2, 2026) rejected a push for California to set aside thousands of mail ballots from people President Donald Trump's administration claims are non-citizens, a decision that comes on the eve of the pivotal midterm elections. The high court refused to intervene in a case involving 20,000 people the Republican administration flagged as likely noncitizens on the largely Democratic state's voter rolls. U.S. mid-term elections: How officials are facing the heat U.S. mid-term elections: How officials are facing the heat Poor-quality employment generation has consequences for economic growth; workers without social security spend less, save less and remain vulnerable to economic shocks U.S.
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