Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting
27 Jul, 19:37ZTrump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms - AP News
First reportBloomberg · 27 Jul, 19:30Z
Latest reportSouth China Morning Post · 27 Jul, 23:14Z
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Why it matters
What
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow an executive order targeting mail-in voting after lower courts blocked it.
Why
The order would create citizenship lists, track ballot envelopes with bar codes, and potentially withhold federal funding, while judges cited state authority.
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Solicitor General Sauer is seeking swift Supreme Court action as November elections approach.
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Summary
- Trump administration asks Supreme Court to clear a proposed mail-in voting order.
- Appeals court blocked the order in nearly half the country before midterms.
- Justice Department seeks to move ahead while lawsuits proceed.
- Order would create a federal list of eligible voters and restrict ballots.
- Judges and officials warn the policy could cause chaos and be abused.
Summary
- The DoJ asks the Supreme Court to allow Trump's executive order on mail-in voting.
- The order would create a federal list of eligible voters for mail ballots.
- Courts blocked the order in several states ahead of the midterms.
- A first US Circuit panel upheld a Massachusetts judge’s block over the weekend.
- Lawyers warn the changes could cause chaos and abuse during elections.
Summary
- Lower court blocked Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions, citing lack of authority.
- Trump administration seeks Supreme Court pause to allow implementation ahead of midterms.
- Executive order urged agencies to create voter lists and limit mail ballots.
- Solicitor General argues the injunction blocks agencies’ evolving implementation plans.
- Rights advocates warn restrictions could disproportionately hit Democratic voters.
Summary
- Trump administration seeks Supreme Court clearance for executive order on mail-in voting.
- Order would create federal citizenship lists to determine eligible voters for ballots.
- Plan includes tracking envelopes with bar codes and possible withholding of federal funding.
- Lower courts blocked the order; judges cite states’ authority to run elections.
- Solicitor General Sauer urges fast action as November elections approach.