California sheriff broke election law by seizing ballots, state Supreme Court rules - CalMatters

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Republican Sheriff Illegally Seized California Ballots, Court Rules

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The California Supreme Court ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco violated that state's election law by ordering his deputies to seize more than 650,000 ballots.

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Ballot seizure by Riverside County sheriff was ‘unlawful,' California Supreme Court rules - Los Angeles Times.

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**Summary:** A California sheriff unlawfully seized over 650,000 ballots during an investigation into voter fraud. The state Supreme Court ruled that the seizure was unconstitutional. **Why It Matters:** This ruling highlights a violation of election law and underscores the importance of upholding legal procedures in elections to ensure fair