US Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms
Summary
The US Supreme Court refused President Donald Trump’s request to enforce stricter rules on mail-in ballots before the November midterm elections. A lower court had blocked these rules, saying they likely broke the Constitution and would be hard to apply quickly.Key Facts
- President Trump signed an executive order to tighten mail-in voting rules in March.
- The new rules required states to send the Postal Service lists of voters and use approved ballot envelopes.
- Ballots not meeting these requirements or not linked to registered voters could be rejected.
- US District Judge Indira Talwani blocked the rules, citing constitutional concerns and timing issues.
- The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to lift the block, calling the rules important to prevent voter fraud.
- The Supreme Court ruled the administration was unlikely to win the case but did not completely decide on legality.
- Justices Alito and Thomas disagreed with the decision; Justice Kavanaugh voted with the majority but left open possible future support.
- Critics say the rules could stop many valid mail-in votes, especially in states where voting by mail is common.
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