U.S. District Judge David O. Carter has denied a request from the Department of Justice to remove ballots they suspect are from noncitizens. The judge emphasized the importance of adhering to long-established constitutional principles in his ruling.
The decision represents a setback for the agency, marking the second instance in three days where their efforts to challenge the ballots have been thwarted.
Bob Page, the Orange County registrar of voters, addressed the media in Santa Ana, California, as the situation unfolded. The focus was on ensuring the integrity of the electoral process while respecting voter rights.