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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Supreme Court Clears Path for Trump-Era Mail-In Voting Limits
In a shadow-docket order, justices eased the way for sweeping restrictions on absentee ballots, handing the former president—and likely future one—a procedural win that reignites battles over how America counts its votes.
Mara Ellison · 25 Aug 2026