California sheriff ordered to return about 650,000 ballots seized

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The Guardian — 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized roughly 650,000 ballots in February.
The ballots were taken during a probe of unfounded voting improprieties in a November 2025 special election.
California Supreme Court ruled the seizure unlawful and ordered return of the ballots.
The court mandated Bianco refrain from further handling the ballots beyond compliance with the order.
Governor Newsom praised the ruling and signed a law to prevent ballot seizures.

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics · language: eng

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published 24 Sept, 18:55Z
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