Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow mail-in voting restrictions
The Trump administration has petitioned the US Supreme Court to stay a lower court ruling that blocked executive orders restricting mail-in voting. The administration argues the order is policy guidance, while critics maintain it oversteps federal authority regarding state election administration.
Why it matters
This legal battle highlights ongoing tensions regarding federal versus state control over election procedures ahead of the midterm elections.
A lower court blocked the mail-in ballot restrictions, ruling Trump lacked authority to change state election rules.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info A mail-in ballot during the Pennsylvania primary election is displayed in this illustration picture, created in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, May 19, 2026 [Hannah Beier/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff , Reuters and The Associated Press Published On 27 Jul 2026 27 Jul 2026 The administration of United States President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to allow it to move ahead with sweeping restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of November’s midterm elections, as it continues its push to reshape how federal elections are run.
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