Appeals court sends noncitizen ballot case back to district court

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What did the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rule?

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the Justice Department's request to set aside approximately 20,000 California mail-in ballots alleged to be from noncitizens. The court ruled it lacked jurisdiction to hear the appeal at this stage.

What happens next in the case?

The case has been sent back to the U.S. District Court in California. A hearing is scheduled to take place on Tuesday to address the Justice Department's lawsuit.

Was the appeals court ruling unanimous?

No, the ruling from the three-judge panel was split 2-1. Judges Mark Bennett and Gabriel Sanchez joined the majority decision, while Judge Patrick Bumatay dissented.