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California sues to block Trump’s mail-in voting rules just days after loss at Supreme Court
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points A state official had previously pledged to take further action after the Supreme Court's ruling, which allowed for potential future challenges to the rules in question. A new lawsuit has been filed to challenge certain voting rules.
A new lawsuit has been filed to challenge certain voting rules. This action follows a recent Supreme Court decision. California's attorney general is behind the lawsuit, which aims to preserve the state's control over election administration.
The lawsuit was filed in response to an executive order. Further details about the case are available.
A state official had previously pledged to take further action after the Supreme Court's ruling, which allowed for potential future challenges to the rules in question.
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Category: government Published: August 27, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A new lawsuit has been filed to challenge certain voting rules. This action follows a recent Supreme Court decision. California's attorney general is behind the lawsuit, which aims to preserve the…
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