Supreme Court Allows Trump Plan to Restrict Mail-In Voting, for Now
- Posted on August 24, 2026
- United States Politics And Government
- By The New York Times
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The Supreme Court has temporarily approved the Trump administration's executive order designed to restrict mail-in voting through the creation of state citizenship verification lists. The directive instructs the United States Postal Service to play a gatekeeping role in determining ballot eligibility. This judicial decision represents a significant moment in the ongoing national debate over voting accessibility and election security, balancing administrative control with democratic participation rights.
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Supreme Court Allows Trump Plan to Restrict Mail-In Voting, for Now
The administration asked the court to clear the way for President Trump’s order that creates “state citizenship lists” and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot. continue reading...