Supreme Court halts Trump bid to intervene in California ballot count

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The US Supreme Court's justices shut down President Donald Trump's attempt to intervene in California's ballot count on the eve of Tuesday's midterm elections, The Straits Times reported, in a ruling that took six hours and 24 minutes. The decision essentially ends the administration's bid to disqualify disputed ballots in the state, a defeat after a long winning streak for Trump in election-related cases. Federal judges also issued rulings restricting the administration's efforts to pressure state election officials over alleged noncitizen voting.

Why it matters：The ruling limits federal interference in state vote counts and sets an important precedent for how election disputes will be handled in a polarized political environment.

Key points

  • The Supreme Court rejected Trump's bid to intervene in California's count.
  • The decision came on the eve of the midterm elections.
  • It ended the administration's push to disqualify disputed ballots.

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