Tag: voting rights
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Supreme Court Rebuffs Trump Bid to Overhaul Mail Ballot Rules
The Supreme Court has shut down Trump's bid to revamp mail ballot rules, with a 7-2 decision rejecting the administration's emergency petition as "arbitrary and capricious". This move effectively blocks changes to USPS mail-in ballot handling for the 2026 midterm elections.
Supreme Court Upholds Trump Mail-in Ballot Rules
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Trump administration's mail-in ballot rules, dismissing a lawsuit that sought to block changes to US Postal Service policies. In a 6-3 decision, the court decided that states don't have the grounds to challenge the White House's executive order.
Judge Blocks Trump Mail-In Voting Directive Again
A federal judge has once again blocked President Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, reaffirming that the executive branch has no authority to regulate elections. Judge Indira Talwani issued a second injunction, providing clarity for the millions of citizens who rely on mail voting ahead of the midterms.
Supreme Court Upholds Mail-In Ballots Arriving After Election Day
In a major ruling, the Supreme Court has decided that mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day can still be counted even if they arrive up to five days later. This 5-4 decision, penned by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, clears the way for states to include these late-arriving ballots in their election tallies.