Politicsscore 193·3 metrosupdated 13m ago

California Supreme Court Rules Against Sheriff Bianco Over Ballot Seizure

The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco violated election laws by seizing over 650,000 ballots. The court ordered Bianco to return the ballots and cease further handling, marking a significant victory for voting rights advocates ahead of the midterm elections.

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