Supreme Court allows Trump mail-in voting limits

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, lifted an injunction and allowed parts of President Trump’s executive order to move forward, though it warned that the measures may still be unlawful and subject to future challenges. The order directs federal agencies to compile lists of eligible voters and assigns the Postal Service to deliver ballots only to those on those lists, with other provisions aimed at tightening eligibility verification. While the high court’s action enables some elements to proceed before the midterm elections, it does not settle the legality of the policy, and litigation could resume as states push back. Dissenting justices, including Sotomayor and Jackson, argued that the court rushed to permit further action and warned about overstepping constitutional authority and delaying challenges. The decision highlights ongoing disputes over states’ control of election administration, the scope of presidential power, and the potential impact on mail-in voting in a closely contested political environment. More litigation and rulings are expected as the midterms approach, keeping the fate of major changes to mail-in voting in limbo.