Greensboro High Point Winston Salem, NC, November 9, 2026 — The Trump administration has formally withdrawn its lawsuit challenging California’s mail-in ballot procedures. The legal action, which had sought to prevent the state from sending mail-in ballots to all registered voters, was dismissed by a federal judge.

Details regarding the specific reasons for the withdrawal were not immediately available. The lawsuit, filed in September 2020, argued that California’s plans to mail ballots to all voters could lead to fraud and errors. The administration contended that such a broad mailing would circumvent state laws requiring voters to proactively request absentee ballots.

California officials had maintained that their procedures were lawful and designed to ensure widespread access to voting, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The state asserted its right to conduct elections in a manner it deemed appropriate for its voters.

The lawsuit’s dismissal marks an end to this particular legal challenge. The specific nature of the original complaint and the full implications of its withdrawal are based solely on the provided summary. Further details, such as the precise date of withdrawal, the presiding judge, or the specific legal arguments made by both parties, were not included in the initial summary.


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