Trump administration makes another Supreme Court appeal on mail ballot fight
Summary
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court again to allow new rules restricting mail ballots before the midterm elections. The rules require changes like unique barcodes on ballots and submitting voter information online, but some courts and election officials say it is too late to make these changes before November.Key Facts
- The Trump administration filed an appeal to the Supreme Court to enforce new mail ballot rules for the midterms.
- A federal judge recently blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing President Trump's executive order about mail ballots.
- Ballots have already started mailing in some states, including North Carolina and soon Alabama.
- The administration wants the rules to be mandatory to avoid confusion and make sure ballots meet new standards.
- The rules include using unique barcodes on ballot envelopes and sharing voter information online.
- State and local election officials say it is too late to change their systems for the November 3 elections.
- Nearly one-third of U.S. voters cast ballots by mail, so changes could affect many voters.
- President Trump has argued that mail ballots are prone to fraud, despite lacking evidence, and has tried to limit mail voting.
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