Supreme Court refused to allow the Postal Service to enforce mail-in ballot restrictions for midterms.
They publishedSupreme Court Rejects Trump's Midterm Mail Ballot Curbs
15 Sept, 01:15ZSupreme Court blocks Trump plan to restrict mail-in ballots
First reportSouth China Morning Post · 15 Sept, 00:22Z
Latest reportBloomberg · 15 Sept, 22:31Z
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Why it matters
What
The Supreme Court refused to let the Postal Service enforce mail-in ballot restrictions for the midterms.
Why
The decision affects how mail-in ballots can be handled during the elections.
Watch
Watch for further court action and Postal Service guidance before the midterms.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- The Supreme Court rejected President Trump's bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterms.
- Justices Alito and Thomas dissented from the court's brief order.
- The decision allows states to continue existing mail ballot processes.
- Alito argued the Postal Service may have authority to enforce restrictions.
- Election officials warned reforms were impractical on the eve of voting.
Summary
- The Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s plan to limit voting by mail before the midterms.
- The court upheld a federal judge’s injunction blocking USPS from new ballot rules.
- Justice Kavanaugh indicated potential future consideration but supported the ruling for now.
- Dissenting justices Alito and Thomas called the challenge a long shot failure.
- States sued, arguing the changes could disenfranchise voters and affect election administration.
Summary
- Court rejected Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterms.
- States can continue sending mail ballots under existing processes.
- Election officials said a complete overhaul wasn’t feasible weeks before voting.
- Democratic officials cited ongoing work to ensure safe, secure, accurate elections.
- Republican and Democratic figures commented on election timelines and AI concerns.
Summary
- President Trump criticized the Supreme Court after a ruling against his mail-in voting order.
- He claimed the three justices he appointed are controlled by the left, without evidence.
- Trump posted remarks on Truth Social accusing the Court of costly, destructive rulings.
- He described the justices as not what he interviewed to serve on the Supreme Court.
- Editor’s note states the story is breaking and will be updated.