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California Supreme Court Orders Sheriff Chad Bianco to Pause Ballot Probe

politicsApr 8, 202642,103

The California Supreme Court ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to halt his investigation after his deputies seized ballots from the county registrar. Bianco opened the probe into last year's special election and alleged voter fraud before removing the ballots. The high court ruled the seizure created legal and procedural problems and temporarily enjoined further investigative steps. The decision protects election administration from potential interference and damages Bianco's profile as a Republican gubernatorial contender.

Key Highlights

California Supreme Court ordered Sheriff Chad Bianco to pause his ballot probe.
Bianco seized ballots from the Riverside County registrar, triggering legal challenges.
Court ruling prevents potential interference and limits law enforcement handling of ballots.
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sfchronicle.comCalifornia Supreme Court halts Republican sheriff’s ballot investigationfox40.comChad Bianco must pause ballot investigation, California Supreme Court rulesrawstory.comMAGA sheriff dealt devastating blow by state's highest court after seizing ballots

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