The California Supreme Court ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who previously ran for governor, must return approximately 650,000 ballots he seized earlier this year. The court determined that Bianco's actions were "unlawful" under California law, which states that "[i]n no event" shall voted ballots be "taken from the custody of the elections official."
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California Supreme Court orders sheriff to return seized ballots
The California Supreme Court has ruled that Sheriff Chad Bianco must return about 650,000 ballots he seized, deeming the seizure unlawful. The court referenced California law prohibiting the removal of ballots from election officials' custody.
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