Supreme Court denies Trump's request to enforce mail-in ballot restrictions
The Supreme Court denied President Donald Trump’s emergency request to enforce mail-in ballot restrictions, the latest setback in his legal efforts.
TL;DR
- The Supreme Court denied President Trump's emergency request to enforce mail-in ballot restrictions.
- The Trump administration sought to enforce new rules requiring specific single-envelope styles and voter lists for mail-in ballots.
- Election officials argued that implementing the new system in time for the midterm elections was impossible.
- Justices Alito and Thomas dissented from the ruling.
- A Trump-appointed judge had previously granted a preliminary injunction against the new Postal Service rules, citing the administration exceeding its authority.