Trump's push to restrict mail ballots failed. Other efforts to reshape the midterms continue
Summary
The Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's plan to change mail voting rules before the 2024 midterm elections. Despite this setback, the Trump administration is continuing other efforts to influence election procedures, including demanding voter data and investigating noncitizen voting.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court blocked President Trump’s plan to overhaul mail voting for the 2024 midterms due to tight timing concerns.
- Mail ballots have already been sent in at least three states, with early voting starting in others.
- The Department of Justice ordered officials in over two dozen states to keep detailed records from the 2024 election to obtain sensitive voter data.
- The Department of Homeland Security is investigating noncitizen voters on state rolls, despite claims by a federal whistleblower that this effort may be rushed and error-prone.
- President Trump continues to claim, without evidence, widespread mail ballot fraud and noncitizen voting.
- Trump promoted his unfounded claims during the recent Republican convention, encouraging supporters to “cheat like hell.”
- Election officials emphasize that states have the constitutional right to run elections and say they are ready to ensure secure voting.
- Democratic groups are preparing plans to handle any interference in the election, including possible federal involvement at polling places.
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