Supreme Court Lifts Block on Trump Mail-In Ballot Limits
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for former President Trump to enforce new voter eligibility lists for mail-in ballots in 23 states and D.C.
The update
The Supreme Court has paused a lower-court injunction, allowing former President Trump to move forward with parts of an executive order that targets mail-in voting. The unsigned order lifts the block on 23 states and Washington, D.C., but a separate nationwide injunction still prevents the Postal Service from implementing its new mail-ballot procedures for the November 3 midterm elections.
Why it matters
This decision reverses a previous block on the order, which had been challenged by multiple states. The ruling means the administration can now develop policies that could later impose requirements on states, though the court explicitly stated it is not deciding whether the order or its implementation is ultimately legal.
What to watch
Readers should monitor whether the administration can overcome the separate nationwide injunction blocking the Postal Service from implementing its new procedures. The scope of the new voter eligibility lists and how states will respond remains an open question.