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← The California Supreme Court Rules Unanimously That Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco Broke the Law When He Seized 650,000 Ballots From the Redistricting Election — Rob Bonta Says He "Willfully Defied My Direct Orders," Gavin Newsom Says "in California We Will Defend Democracy — Using Every Branch of Government," and Bianco Says "Sacramento Shut It Down"
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Chad Bianco
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Sheriff of Riverside County (CA)
Sep 24, 2026
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In this case we were provided evidence of a possible crime that obviously warranted investigation — the court agreed and issued warrants. Sacramento shut it down. … This ruling will have wide-reaching consequences for the future of public safety in California. … We are very disappointed and wholeheartedly disagree with the court's ruling. The investigation was a lawful and legal investigation into potential election fraud.

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The California Supreme Court Rules Unanimously That Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco Broke the Law When He Seized 650,000 Ballots From the Redistricting Election — Rob Bonta Says He "Willfully Defied My Direct Orders," Gavin Newsom Says "in California We Will Defend Democracy — Using Every Branch of Government," and Bianco Says "Sacramento Shut It Down" →

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