裁判在选票上选择"阿米·S.萨格尔", 这引发了关于2026年奥兰治县竞争的法律斗争.
A judge's choice of "Ami S. Sagel" on the ballot sparks legal fight over naming in 2026 Orange County race.
关于选票命名的法律争端加剧了现任法官Ami S. Sagel和前联邦检察官Charles Pell之间的2026年县高级法院竞赛.
A legal battle over ballot naming has intensified the 2026 Orange County Superior Court race between incumbent judge Ami S. Sagel and former federal prosecutor Charles Pell.
佩尔认为萨格应该使用她的全名艾米·谢特·萨格,声称她用中间的首字母是误导性的, 而萨格律师说选择是合法的和可能有种族动机, 引用过去的评论.
Pell argues Sagel should use her full name, Amy Sheth Sagel, claiming her use of a middle initial is misleading, while Sagel’s attorney says the choice is lawful and possibly racially motivated, citing past comments.
案件由圣贝纳迪诺州的法官负责, 主要是候选人是否可以在不欺骗选民的情况下选择自己的投票名字.
The case, assigned to a San Bernardino judge, hinges on whether candidates can choose their ballot name without deceiving voters.
预计将在3月27日之前作出裁决,
A ruling is expected by March 27 to meet printing deadlines.
两位候选人都有丰富的法律背景,
Both candidates have extensive legal backgrounds and previously worked in the U.S. Attorney’s Office.