The US Department of Justice has asked the Supreme Court to block California from counting mail-in ballots of about 20,000 voters, according to reports. This move comes after the DOJ sued California on October 15 in US District Court in Los Angeles, and follows the rejection of their request to set aside mail ballots from alleged non-citizens by Judge David Carter and the 9th Circuit US Court of Appeals.

The DOJ had provided Los Angeles County officials with a thumb drive containing names of voters suggested to be non-citizens, which led to this legal dispute. The request to the Supreme Court is part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to address concerns over voter eligibility in the state.

The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the upcoming election, as it may impact the validity of thousands of votes.

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