Democracy

The Trump administration is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow new mail-in voting restrictions to take effect before the 2026 midterm elections, as states begin sending ballots to voters. The dispute could affect how millions of Americans cast ballots by mail and comes with control of Congress at stake. What Happened The Trump administration renewed its appeal to the Supreme Court on September 6, seeking permission to enforce new restrictions on mail ballots before the November elections. The filing came after U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani extended an order blocking the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing the new requirements. According to a report by AP News, the administration argues that the restrictions are necessary and within its authority to regulate the mail. Th...