Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to revive strict mail-ballot rules before midterms
A lower court's nationwide block on U.S. Postal Service mail-in ballot rules remains after the Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration.
TL;DR
- The Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's emergency request to enforce new U.S. Postal Service (USPS) restrictions on mail-in ballots.
- A lower court's nationwide block on these rules remains in effect.
- The proposed rules required specific ballot envelope designs, logos, barcodes, and online submission of voter information.
- Justice Kavanaugh agreed with the decision, citing the 'arbitrary and capricious' nature of implementing the rules during the 2026 elections due to lack of time.
- Justices Alito and Thomas dissented, arguing the USPS has broad authority to regulate mail and that the government would suffer irreparable harm.
- New York Attorney General Letitia James and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer praised the ruling as a victory for voting rights.