Trump administration will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says
Updated on: September 15, 2026 / 8:06 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- The Supreme Court effectively blocked new U.S. Postal Service regulations for mail voting.
- The Trump administration, via Attorney General Todd Blanche, pledged to comply with the ruling.
- The new rules required specific design elements for mail ballot envelopes and a government portal for voter information.
- Several states expressed concerns about complying with the rules in time for upcoming elections.
- President Trump criticized the Supreme Court's decision, calling it "bad" and damaging to the country.
- Justices Alito and Thomas dissented, while Justice Kavanaugh sided with the majority.