SCOTUS Backs Trump Mail Ballot Order

The Supreme Court let key parts of Trump's mail ballot limits take effect.

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Updated Aug 24, 9:09pm ET

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The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 emergency order, allowed President Donald Trump to begin implementing key parts of his March executive order restricting mail-in voting before the November midterms. The order lifts a lower-court injunction in a challenge by 23 Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., letting the Department of Homeland Security compile state citizenship or voter-eligibility lists and enabling new Postal Service mail-ballot rules. The justices said the states’ challenge was premature, while the three liberal justices dissented. California officials said they expect to file a new lawsuit within days, and other challenges could still block implementation.

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Anti-mail campaignMostly Left

Trump is pursuing a broad campaign to restrict mail-in voting across the country. His order is part of a larger crackdown on a voting method he has long attacked.

Election chaosMostly Left

The mail-voting order would create confusion and administrative strain for election officials. Allowing it to proceed risks throwing midterm election planning into chaos.

Unlawful power grabMostly Left

Trump’s order is an illegal or authoritarian seizure of control over mail voting. The Supreme Court wrongly enabled that power grab by clearing the way for restrictions it should have stopped.

Election integrityMostly Right

Trump’s mail-ballot order is a lawful and legitimate attempt to strengthen election integrity. The Supreme Court was right to let it proceed, especially because the challengers lacked a proper basis to block it.

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