Trump Administration Makes Another Supreme Court Appeal on Mail Ballot Fight
Updated on: September 6, 2026 / 9:01 PM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- The Trump administration is seeking Supreme Court intervention in its push to limit mail-in ballots.
- This is the third time the administration has appealed to the high court on this issue.
- A federal judge had extended an order against the U.S. Postal Service enforcing new rules for mail ballots.
- Election officials argue the new directives, including unique barcodes, are unconstitutional and lack sufficient time for implementation.
- The administration views the restrictions as necessary and within its authority to regulate mail.
- The outcome could significantly impact the upcoming elections, where nearly one-third of voters use mail ballots.