Federal judge denies Trump administration's request to segregate 20,000 ballots in California

A federal judge in California has rejected the Justice Department's push for an emergency order to have California segregate roughly 20,000 ballots belonging to individuals the Trump Administration has claimed are "likely" non-citizens.

The judge's decision said, in part:

"Every generation in our history has witnessed repeated clashes between those who seek to limit access to the ballot and those who fight to ensure it. In this case, the federal government seeks to segregate and exclude over 20,000 ballots."

"This request violates longstanding constitutional principles mandating that states have control over their elections. If Plaintiff's last-minute request for relief were granted, either party could create chaos for their own political purposes to disrupt the election process. Over 20,000 registered Californians would potentially lose the right that generations of Americans have fought to preserve."

"The Government's Application for Temporary Restraining Order is DENIED."

This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.