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Breaking

Supreme Court Clears Path for Trump Administration to Tighten Mail-In Ballot Rules Before Midterms

In a shadow-docket order, the justices divided 6-3 along ideological lines, allowing stricter verification requirements that Democrats warn will suppress turnout in competitive districts.

Mara Ellison · 25 Aug 2026

Election Law

Supreme Court Lowers Bar for Trump-Era Mail-In Ballot Restrictions

In a shadow-docket order, justices cleared the way for stricter rules that could reshape how millions vote by mail in 2028.

Mara Ellison · 25 Aug 2026

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