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A legal showdown unfolds in Riverside County over a special election recount. The UCLA Voting Rights Project challenges Sheriff Chad Biancos probe into Proposition 5, alleging he violated state law by seizing over six hundred thousand ballots for a manual recount. State Attorney General Rob Bontas office counters, arguing no specific crime justifies the search warrant and that proper civil channels exist for recounts. Sheriff Bianco defends his actions, claiming a judge approved the move and hes committed to verifying the elections accuracy. Groups like the League of Women Voters express concern, urging nonpartisan officials to handle recounts to maintain public trust. As both sides entrench, the fate of those ballots remains uncertain, with courts set to decide if the recount proceeds or gets rerouted through official channels.

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