U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump administration's bid to set aside California mail ballots

October 31 | Duration closed caption 4:57 With the 2026 U.S. midterm elections threatening Republican control of Capitol Hill, CBC’s Ellen Mauro breaks down how a shifting balance of power could challenge President Donald Trump’s agenda — and the key tools he can use to counter Democratic opposition. Social Sharing The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a push for California to set aside thousands of mail ballots from people U.S. President Donald Trump's administration claims are non-citizens, a decision that comes on the eve of the final day of voting in the pivotal midterm elections.

The high court refused to intervene in a case involving 20,000 people the Republican administration flagged as likely non-citizens on the largely Democratic state's voter rolls.