California Supreme Court Watch

#26-77 Cervantes v. Bianco, S295866. Original proceeding. The court issued an order to show cause why the relief sought in the petition should not be granted. This case presents the following issue: Are petitioners entitled to writ relief directing that cast ballots be returned to the county registrar of voters, on the ground that their seizure by law enforcement pursuant to search warrants violated the Elections Code?

Order to show cause issued: 5/13/2026