California Supreme Court orders GOP sheriff to pause election probe and preserve seized ballots - AP News
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California's Supreme Court ordered a GOP sheriff to pause an election probe and preserve seized ballots.
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The California Supreme Court ordered a GOP sheriff to pause an election probe and preserve seized ballots. This ruling prevents the sheriff's department from continuing its investigation into election integrity and ensures the physical evidence remains intact. The order signifies a judicial intervention into an ongoing law enforcement inquiry, particularly one concerning election materials. It mandates the safeguarding of ballots that were previously confiscated as part of the probe.
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The California Supreme Court ordered the sheriff's department to pause its investigation and preserve physical evidence.
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California Supreme Court orders GOP sheriff to pause election probe and preserve seized ballots
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