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Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s “hero” Supreme Court justice, isn’t closing the door on the United States Postal Service (USPS) enacting Trump’s ballot-mail rules in the future, although he agreed with the majority that implementing them ahead of the 2026 midterm elections is too soon.

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A second federal judge blocked President Donald Trump's administration from implementing a new USPS rule that would tighten mail-in voting requirements.1

The decision by Judge Carl Nichols comes as Republicans battle to retain control of both houses of Congress in the November 3 midterms.12

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to lift a ruling that blocked the USPS from enforcing the new rule, dealing a setback to Trump's effort to restrict voting by mail.34

The top official at the U.S. Postal Service said that the agency has stopped work on developing a controversial computer system central to Trump's effort to limit mail voting.5

Written by AI from articles by 8 outlets. Each sentence links to the articles it rests on, and was checked automatically: every name, number and quote must appear in the sentences it cites, or it is removed.

Sources cited (8)
  1. Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions blocked by a second judge South China Morning Post, 14 Sep
  2. Time is running out for Trump’s mail-in voting executive order Washington Examiner, 14 Sep
  3. U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to restrict mail-in ballots ahead of November midterms CBC, 15 Sep
  4. Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with U.S. Supreme Court poised to weigh in The Hindu, 15 Sep
  5. Postal Service chief says work stopped on computer system key to Trump effort to limit mail voting Toronto Star, 18 Sep
  6. Supreme Court deals humiliating blow to Trump by throwing out mail ballot ban The Independent, 15 Sep
  7. Kavanaugh throws Trump ‘a lifeline’ on mail ballot rules despite Supreme Court rejecting restrictions New York Post, 17 Sep
  8. Supreme court rejects Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for midterm elections The Guardian, 15 Sep

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The number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has soared in the vote-by-mail states of Washington and Oregon, according to recently released data highlighting concerns about recent changes in postal service operations.

2 of 23 outletsfirst reported 18 Sepwording from Toronto Star

On Monday, the Supreme Court turned down President Donald Trump's request to limit mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections, ending a series of urgent legal challenges as voting is already underway.

16 of 23 outletsfirst reported 15 Sepwording from The Independent

Trump, who falsely claims that his 2020 presidential election defeat was the result of widespread voter fraud, has for years called for restrictions on voting by mail.

10 of 23 outletsfirst reported 14 Sepwording from South China Morning Post

Under the new rule, states must provide lists of mail ballot recipients to the Postal Service and use agency-approved outgoing and return ballot envelopes outfitted with unique barcodes.

10 of 23 outletsfirst reported 14 Sepwording from CBC

What each outlet says

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The Guardian21 Sep

Claire Finkelstein discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision regarding USPS restrictions on mail-in ballots, which temporarily halted changes set to take effect before the midterm elections. While this move is celebrated as a victory for voting rights, Finkelstein argues that it merely postpones addressing whether these new rules are fundamentally permissible under federal law. The article highlights the…

The US supreme court issued a fragile win for voting rights – the real test comes later | Claire Finkelstein →4 articles from The Guardian on this story
The Independent18 Sep

Postmaster General David Steiner told The Associated Press that work on a database central to President Trump's efforts to restrict voting by mail has been suspended following the Supreme Court’s decision against Trump's executive order. Steiner, who avoids commenting on political matters, emphasized his role as an operational leader of an independent agency and did not criticize the court's ruling or Trump’s…

Postmaster General breaks silence on Trump’s failed mail voting crackdown →4 articles from The Independent on this story
Toronto Star18 Sep

The Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service has halted development on a disputed computer system that was pivotal to President Trump's efforts to restrict mail voting, following the Supreme Court’s rejection of his executive order. Additionally, a federal judge ordered the Kennedy Center to give 30 days' notice for any significant changes to the building structure, in response to recent threats by…

The Latest: Postal chief says work has stopped on system key to Trump effort to limit mail voting →4 articles from Toronto Star on this story
Washington Examiner18 Sep

Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote in concurrence that despite the Supreme Court’s decision not to lift an injunction blocking President Trump's new US Postal Service (USPS) election rules due to timing constraints, the regulations themselves could fall within USPS's statutory authority. The article discusses how Trump’s March 31 executive order aimed to enhance security measures for mail-in ballots by directing USPS to…

Brett Kavanaugh gets Trump’s mail ballot rules right →3 articles from Washington Examiner on this story
NBC News15 Sep

The Supreme Court blocked a new U.S. Postal Service regulation aimed at mail-in ballots just weeks before midterm elections, siding with states and advocacy groups who argued that implementing the rule would disrupt voting processes and prevent millions from casting their ballots. The ruling was 7-2, with Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissenting. Challengers, including California and the League of Women…

Supreme Court says Trump can’t enforce new mail-in ballot regulation →3 articles from NBC News on this story
Al Jazeera15 Sep

United States Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the Trump administration will follow the Supreme Court's ruling against implementing new restrictions on mail-in ballots for the November 3 midterm elections, despite President Donald Trump’s criticism of the decision. The court’s action, which left existing voting procedures intact, was met with praise from Blanche but faced harsh condemnation from Trump, who…

Blanche says admin will comply with mail ballot ruling, defends Trump →3 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
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Reason15 Sep

President Donald Trump criticized his Supreme Court appointees—Justices Brett Kavanaugh, Neil Gorsuch, and Amy Coney Barrett—on Truth Social for what he deemed as political cowardice in rejecting a request for an emergency stay of a U.S. Postal Service plan to screen mail-in ballots. The immediate cause was the court's decision against Trump’s application on Monday regarding USPS v. California. Trump views his…

Trump Again Condemns His Supreme Court Nominees As Too Cowardly To Agree With Him →3 articles from Reason on this story
CBS News15 Sep

The Supreme Court decided on Monday to prevent changes to mail voting rules proposed by the Trump administration, ensuring current regulations remain in place for the upcoming November midterm elections. This ruling is seen as a significant setback for the administration's efforts to modify election procedures related to mail-in ballots.

Supreme Court hands Trump administration major blow on mail-in voting →3 articles from CBS News on this story
South China Morning Post15 Sep

On Monday, the US Supreme Court denied President Trump's request to lift an order that halted his plan to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections. The majority opinion, with only two conservative justices dissenting, ruled against the president’s attempt, maintaining current state voting procedures. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer commented that the president’s proposal was…

US Supreme Court blocks Trump mail ballot restrictions before midterms →2 articles from South China Morning Post on this story
Fox News17 Sep

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh issued a concurrence in United States Postal Service v. California, suggesting there might be grounds for the U.S. Postal Service to enact President Trump's ballot-mail rules in the future. Despite denying Trump’s emergency request for the 2026 midterms, the ruling leaves room for potential reconsideration by the Supreme Court later. Jason Snead of Honest Elections Project notes…

Kavanaugh throws Trump 'a lifeline' on mail ballot rules despite Supreme Court loss before midterms →2 articles from Fox News on this story
NPR15 Sep

The Supreme Court rejected President Trump's attempt to impose new restrictions on mail-in voting for the upcoming midterm elections, ensuring ballots will continue to be delivered as usual by the U.S. Postal Service. Meanwhile, the Kennedy Center faces potential bankruptcy and could close soon due to financial struggles exacerbated by political controversies tied to renaming the institution after Trump.

SCOTUS rejects Trump's mail voting limits. And, the Kennedy Center financial crisis →2 articles from NPR on this story
The Hindu15 Sep

On September 13, 2026, U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols in Washington, D.C., issued a preliminary injunction against President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail balloting, following similar actions by another federal judge and the U.S. Supreme Court's consideration of the issue. The ruling aims to prevent disenfranchisement due to ballots not being counted as election day approaches. This decision…

Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with U.S. Supreme Court poised to weigh in →2 articles from The Hindu on this story
Daily Mail15 Sep

President Donald Trump attacked the Supreme Court after it rejected his executive order aimed at changing mail-in voting practices ahead of midterm elections. The court, in an emergency ruling, dismissed the request from Trump's lawyers to allow the Postal Service to 'check' ballots against voter databases, arguing that implementing such changes so close to election day would be impractical. In response, Trump…

Trump unleashes fury on Supreme Court he built as he fumes they 'set America back a hundred years' after voting defeat →2 articles from Daily Mail on this story
Mother Jones15 Sep

On Monday, the Supreme Court blocked President Trump's effort to implement new US Postal Service rules limiting ballot delivery for the midterms, arguing that it was unlikely to prevail legally and that such action could disenfranchise many voters. Justices Alito and Thomas dissented, suggesting support for similar actions in future elections. The article describes this as part of a broader pattern of Trump…

Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Mail Ballot Scheme →
Los Angeles Times15 Sep

The Supreme Court has halted President Trump’s plan to restrict voting by mail for this year's elections, agreeing with California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 22 other states that it is too late to implement new postal service rules. This decision leaves in place a federal judge’s order preventing the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing the proposed regulations, which would have required unique bar codes for every…

Supreme Court halts Trump's proposed limits on mail ballots for this year's elections →
The Bulwark15 Sep

The Bulwark’s Sam Stein and Andrew Egger report on a Supreme Court decision that rejected former President Donald Trump's executive order imposing restrictions on mail-in voting. The article focuses on this ruling as a significant moment in addressing concerns over access to postal voting during elections.

BREAKING: Supreme Court REJECTS Trump's Mail-In Ballot Restrictions →
BBC15 Sep

The US Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's plan to impose new restrictions on voting by mail before November’s midterm elections. The justices upheld a federal judge's order, preventing the USPS from implementing rules that would have required ballots to be delivered only to voters listed as citizens, which Democrats and some election officials argued could suppress voter turnout. In response, Trump…

Trump criticises Supreme Court after justices block mail-in ballot restrictions →
CBC15 Sep

The U.S. Supreme Court refused a request by President Trump's Justice Department to allow the U.S. Postal Service to enforce new rules restricting mail-in ballots before November’s midterm elections, dealing a blow to efforts to limit voting by mail. The court rejected the move without comment, except for dissenting opinions from Justices Alito and Thomas, who criticized some of the legal challenges as unlikely to…

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to restrict mail-in ballots ahead of November midterms →
Euronews15 Sep

The US Supreme Court denied President Trump's request to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, allowing states to continue their usual processes. This decision affects nearly one-third of votes cast and represents a significant defeat for Trump, who has long opposed mail voting despite using it himself. The ruling came after some states had already begun sending out ballots, making any last-minute changes…

US Supreme Court deals blow to Trump's attempts to restrict mail ballots ahead of midterm election →
The Straits Times15 Sep

On September 14, the US Supreme Court declined to allow the United States Postal Service (USPS) to enforce a new rule that would have restricted mail-in ballots. This ruling supports ongoing legal challenges by states and voting rights groups against the USPS measure, which was introduced after President Trump's March executive order aimed at tightening rules for mail voting ahead of November’s midterm elections…

In loss for Trump, Supreme Court won’t let US Postal Service restrict mail ballots →
UPI15 Sep

On September 14, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's plan to impose new restrictions on mail-in ballots ahead of the November midterm elections, ruling that his administration was unlikely to succeed in challenging a lower court’s decision against these changes. The court voted 7-2 with Alito and Thomas dissenting. Trump had proposed rules giving the U.S. Postal Service authority to verify voter…

Supreme Court rejects Trump plan to limit mail-in voting for midterms →
ABC News (AU)15 Sep

US President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court for blocking a regulation he pushed to restrict mail-in voting ahead of November's midterm elections. The rule would have required voter-specific data and use of USPS-approved envelopes with barcodes. In response to the court’s brief unsigned decision rejecting this plan, Trump accused the justices of being "bullied" by the left on social media. Attorney-General…

Trump criticises Supreme Court for rejecting restrictions on mail-in ballots →
New York Post17 Sep

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote a concurring opinion suggesting that the United States Postal Service (USPS) may have the authority to implement President Trump’s ballot-mail rules in the future, despite the Supreme Court rejecting their immediate implementation for the 2026 midterm elections. The court denied an emergency request by the Trump administration to lift a lower court injunction blocking the…

Kavanaugh throws Trump ‘a lifeline’ on mail ballot rules despite Supreme Court rejecting restrictions →

Analysis

Agreed

Reported by outlets on both sides of the middle

The postal service could refuse to deliver ballots to states that didn’t comply.

8 outlets
Show 3 more

Mail ballots already are being sent out in at least three states — Alabama, North Carolina and Wisconsin — and more states are preparing to distribute mail ballots this week.

8 outlets

“The government is unlikely to succeed on the merits of its challenge to the district court’s preliminary injunction,” states the one-paragraph unsigned order.

7 outlets

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift Talwani’s injunction and allow the Postal Service rules to take effect while litigation continues.

6 outlets

Disputed

Picked by our model, which is sometimes wrong

  • Outlets differ on the implications of the Supreme Court's decision: some describe it as a major setback for Trump, while others suggest there is still potential for future implementation of the rules.67

Framing

How the first headlines put it

  • The South China Morning Post and The Independent frame the event differently, with the former focusing on judicial decisions blocking Trump's restrictions while the latter emphasizes the Supreme Court’s rejection as a humiliating blow to Trump.16
  • The Washington Examiner highlights the urgency of time running out for implementing the executive order, whereas The Guardian focuses more on the implications for election integrity and voter access.28
Stated as fact2
Words to watch (3)

Supreme Court refuses to allow Trump's mail voting restrictions for the midterms NPR

Supreme Court Refuses to Block Lower-Court Ruling Against Trump's Mail-in Ballot Executive Order Reason

Supreme Court deals humiliating blow to Trump by throwing out mail ballot ban The Independent

How it changed

Expected · 14 SepOn Monday, the Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s plan to implement new US Postal Service (USPS) restrictions on mail-in ballots ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, leaving existing voting procedures in place.
What happened · 15 SepBrett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s “hero” Supreme Court justice, isn’t closing the door on the United States Postal Service (USPS) enacting Trump’s ballot-mail rules in the future, although he agreed with the majority that implementing them ahead of the 2026 midterm elections is too soon.
  1. 14 Sep

    Trump, who falsely claims that his 2020 presidential election defeat was the result of widespread voter fraud, has for years called for restrictions on voting by mail.

    10 outlets · South China Morning Post
  2. 15 Sep

    U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to restrict mail-in ballots ahead of November midterms

    17 outlets · CBC
  3. 17 Sep

    Kavanaugh also offered a blueprint for implementing Trump's sweeping tariffs in his dissent in Learning Resources, Inc. v.

    2 outlets · Fox News
  4. 18 Sep

    “There’s an injunction so we’re not doing anything,” postmaster general David Steiner told The Associated Press in an interview.

    3 outlets · Toronto Star

Coverage 47 articles

  • 21 Sep The US supreme court issued a fragile win for voting rights – the real test comes later | Claire FinkelsteinClaire Finkelstein discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision regarding USPS restrictions on mail-in ballots, which temporarily halted changes set to take effect before the midterm elections. While this move is celebrated as a victory for voting rights, Finkelstein argues that it merely postpones addressing whether these new rules are fundamentally permissible under federal law. The article highlights the…The Guardian
  • 18 Sep The Latest: Postal chief says work has stopped on system key to Trump effort to limit mail votingThe Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service has halted development on a disputed computer system that was pivotal to President Trump's efforts to restrict mail voting, following the Supreme Court’s rejection of his executive order. Additionally, a federal judge ordered the Kennedy Center to give 30 days' notice for any significant changes to the building structure, in response to recent threats by…Toronto Star
  • 18 Sep What Trump’s attacks on mail-in voting mean for the midtermsDonald Trump’s March executive order aimed to restrict mail-in voting by instructing the US Postal Service to deny delivery to ballots from individuals deemed ineligible by federal authorities. This move was met with legal and logistical challenges, including criticism from state election officials and a whistleblower complaint detailing implementation issues. On Monday night, the Supreme Court rejected Trump's…The Guardian
  • 18 Sep Brett Kavanaugh gets Trump’s mail ballot rules rightJustice Brett Kavanaugh wrote in concurrence that despite the Supreme Court’s decision not to lift an injunction blocking President Trump's new US Postal Service (USPS) election rules due to timing constraints, the regulations themselves could fall within USPS's statutory authority. The article discusses how Trump’s March 31 executive order aimed to enhance security measures for mail-in ballots by directing USPS to…Washington Examiner
  • 18 Sep Postmaster General breaks silence on Trump’s failed mail voting crackdownPostmaster General David Steiner told The Associated Press that work on a database central to President Trump's efforts to restrict voting by mail has been suspended following the Supreme Court’s decision against Trump's executive order. Steiner, who avoids commenting on political matters, emphasized his role as an operational leader of an independent agency and did not criticize the court's ruling or Trump’s…The Independent
  • 18 Sep Postal Service chief confirms Trump mail-in ballot security work stoppedDavid Steiner, Postmaster General of the U.S. Postal Service, confirmed to the Associated Press that his agency has ceased work on implementing Trump’s executive order regarding mail-in ballot verification for midterm elections due to a Supreme Court injunction. The order aimed to enhance election integrity by setting uniform standards for mail ballots but faced legal challenges. Steiner emphasized the Postal…Washington Examiner
  • 18 Sep Postal Service chief says work stopped on computer system key to Trump effort to limit mail votingDavid Steiner, head of the U.S. Postal Service, announced on Thursday that work has ceased on a controversial computer system aimed at verifying voter eligibility, following the Supreme Court's rejection of President Trump’s executive order attempting to limit mail voting. The postmaster general stated that with an injunction in place against further development of the system, the agency is not moving forward with…Toronto Star
  • 17 Sep Kavanaugh throws Trump ‘a lifeline’ on mail ballot rules despite Supreme Court rejecting restrictionsSupreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote a concurring opinion suggesting that the United States Postal Service (USPS) may have the authority to implement President Trump’s ballot-mail rules in the future, despite the Supreme Court rejecting their immediate implementation for the 2026 midterm elections. The court denied an emergency request by the Trump administration to lift a lower court injunction blocking the…New York Post
  • 17 Sep Trump failed to block mail-in ballots ahead of the midterms. What happens next?President Trump’s efforts to control election procedures have been thwarted, with the Department of Justice losing over 20 court cases attempting to gather voter data and a Supreme Court ruling blocking his attempt to overhaul mail-in ballot rules. Voting rights advocates and election officials are relieved but cautious, expecting continued legal challenges and possible declarations of national emergencies from…The Independent
  • 17 Sep Kavanaugh throws Trump 'a lifeline' on mail ballot rules despite Supreme Court loss before midtermsSupreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh issued a concurrence in United States Postal Service v. California, suggesting there might be grounds for the U.S. Postal Service to enact President Trump's ballot-mail rules in the future. Despite denying Trump’s emergency request for the 2026 midterms, the ruling leaves room for potential reconsideration by the Supreme Court later. Jason Snead of Honest Elections Project notes…Fox News
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  • 15 Sep Trump Again Condemns His Supreme Court Nominees As Too Cowardly To Agree With HimPresident Donald Trump criticized his Supreme Court appointees—Justices Brett Kavanaugh, Neil Gorsuch, and Amy Coney Barrett—on Truth Social for what he deemed as political cowardice in rejecting a request for an emergency stay of a U.S. Postal Service plan to screen mail-in ballots. The immediate cause was the court's decision against Trump’s application on Monday regarding USPS v. California. Trump views his…Reason
  • 15 Sep Trump criticises Supreme Court for rejecting restrictions on mail-in ballotsUS President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court for blocking a regulation he pushed to restrict mail-in voting ahead of November's midterm elections. The rule would have required voter-specific data and use of USPS-approved envelopes with barcodes. In response to the court’s brief unsigned decision rejecting this plan, Trump accused the justices of being "bullied" by the left on social media. Attorney-General…ABC News (AU)
  • 15 Sep Blanche says admin will comply with mail ballot ruling, defends TrumpUnited States Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the Trump administration will follow the Supreme Court's ruling against implementing new restrictions on mail-in ballots for the November 3 midterm elections, despite President Donald Trump’s criticism of the decision. The court’s action, which left existing voting procedures intact, was met with praise from Blanche but faced harsh condemnation from Trump, who…Al Jazeera
  • 15 Sep Trump and the court: If he wins, he's happy. When he loses, he ridicules justices he appointedPresident Donald Trump has reacted strongly to recent Supreme Court decisions, both praising and sharply criticizing the court based on outcomes favorable or unfavorable to him. After the court rejected his administration’s restrictions on mail ballots, Trump criticized the justices he appointed who voted against him. The article highlights that while Trump has celebrated victories such as the ability to fire…Toronto Star
  • 15 Sep Trump unleashes fury on Supreme Court he built as he fumes they 'set America back a hundred years' after voting defeatPresident Donald Trump attacked the Supreme Court after it rejected his executive order aimed at changing mail-in voting practices ahead of midterm elections. The court, in an emergency ruling, dismissed the request from Trump's lawyers to allow the Postal Service to 'check' ballots against voter databases, arguing that implementing such changes so close to election day would be impractical. In response, Trump…Daily Mail
  • 15 Sep Trump erupts at Supreme Court for being ‘bullied by the Radical Left’ after mail-in ballot rulingPresident Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court on his Truth Social platform after the court rejected his attempt to overhaul mail-in ballot voting procedures. The ruling, supported by three justices appointed by Trump—Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, and Neil Gorsuch—allowed states to continue using existing methods for distributing ballots. Trump accused the court of being "bullied" by the left and claimed…The Independent
  • 15 Sep Supreme Court hands Trump administration major blow on mail-in votingThe Supreme Court decided on Monday to prevent changes to mail voting rules proposed by the Trump administration, ensuring current regulations remain in place for the upcoming November midterm elections. This ruling is seen as a significant setback for the administration's efforts to modify election procedures related to mail-in ballots.CBS News
  • 15 Sep Significance of Supreme Court's decision to block Trump's mail-in voting restrictionsThe Supreme Court has ruled to uphold a lower court’s decision, preventing the U.S. Postal Service from enacting certain rules regarding mail-in voting that were favored by former President Donald Trump. This move is seen as significant in maintaining current practices for mail ballots ahead of upcoming elections. CBS News reporter Olivia Rinaldi covers this development.CBS News
  • 15 Sep The Latest: Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midtermsThe Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, allowing states to continue their established processes. Nearly 32% of U.S. voters cast ballots by mail. Additionally, a federal whistleblower alleges that the Department of Homeland Security's "Unlawful Voter Initiative" is requiring employees to misrepresent themselves on voter lookup tools and create…Toronto Star
  • 15 Sep Supreme Court rejects Trump plan to limit mail-in voting for midtermsOn September 14, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's plan to impose new restrictions on mail-in ballots ahead of the November midterm elections, ruling that his administration was unlikely to succeed in challenging a lower court’s decision against these changes. The court voted 7-2 with Alito and Thomas dissenting. Trump had proposed rules giving the U.S. Postal Service authority to verify voter…UPI
  • 15 Sep SCOTUS rejects Trump's mail voting limits. And, the Kennedy Center financial crisisThe Supreme Court rejected President Trump's attempt to impose new restrictions on mail-in voting for the upcoming midterm elections, ensuring ballots will continue to be delivered as usual by the U.S. Postal Service. Meanwhile, the Kennedy Center faces potential bankruptcy and could close soon due to financial struggles exacerbated by political controversies tied to renaming the institution after Trump.NPR
  • 15 Sep Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Bid to Restrict Mail-in Ballot Rules
    NBC News
  • 15 Sep Trump LOSES mail-in ballot crackdown fight as Supreme Court rejects his eleventh-hour plea with weeks to midterm electionsThe Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s request to allow the US Postal Service to check mail-in ballots against voter registration databases, dealing a significant blow to his efforts to restrict voting rights before the midterm elections. The court's decision came after multiple attempts by the Trump administration to intervene, with critics arguing that such measures could disenfranchise millions of…Daily Mail
  • 15 Sep Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with U.S. Supreme Court poised to weigh inOn September 13, 2026, U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols in Washington, D.C., issued a preliminary injunction against President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail balloting, following similar actions by another federal judge and the U.S. Supreme Court's consideration of the issue. The ruling aims to prevent disenfranchisement due to ballots not being counted as election day approaches. This decision…The Hindu
  • 15 Sep In loss for Trump, Supreme Court won’t let US Postal Service restrict mail ballotsOn September 14, the US Supreme Court declined to allow the United States Postal Service (USPS) to enforce a new rule that would have restricted mail-in ballots. This ruling supports ongoing legal challenges by states and voting rights groups against the USPS measure, which was introduced after President Trump's March executive order aimed at tightening rules for mail voting ahead of November’s midterm elections…The Straits Times
  • 15 Sep US Supreme Court blocks Trump mail ballot restrictions before midtermsOn Monday, the US Supreme Court denied President Trump's request to lift an order that halted his plan to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections. The majority opinion, with only two conservative justices dissenting, ruled against the president’s attempt, maintaining current state voting procedures. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer commented that the president’s proposal was…South China Morning Post
  • 15 Sep In loss for Trump, U.S. Supreme Court won't let Postal Service restrict mail ballotsOn September 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s attempt to restrict mail-in ballots by refusing to lift a lower court injunction that blocks a Postal Service rule targeting such ballots ahead of November’s midterm elections. The decision, with no public dissents other than from Justices Alito and Thomas, upholds rulings against the measure made by two federal judges within days. Critics…The Hindu
  • 15 Sep US Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midtermsThe US Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to allow the Postal Service to enforce a rule targeting mail-in ballots ahead of the November midterm elections. The court upheld an injunction imposed by Judge Indira Talwani that blocked the new measure, arguing it likely violated the Constitution and was impractical given the approaching election timeline. In dissent, Justices Alito and Thomas…Al Jazeera
  • 15 Sep Supreme Court says Trump can’t enforce new mail-in ballot regulationThe Supreme Court blocked a new U.S. Postal Service regulation aimed at mail-in ballots just weeks before midterm elections, siding with states and advocacy groups who argued that implementing the rule would disrupt voting processes and prevent millions from casting their ballots. The ruling was 7-2, with Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissenting. Challengers, including California and the League of Women…NBC News
  • 15 Sep Supreme Court deals humiliating blow to Trump by throwing out mail ballot banThe Supreme Court rejected President Trump's request to limit mail-in voting for the midterm elections, allowing states to continue distributing ballots as usual. This decision came after several urgent legal challenges and despite efforts by Trump’s administration to impose restrictions on vote-by-mail procedures in key swing states like Alabama, North Carolina, and Wisconsin, which were already mailing out…The Independent
  • 15 Sep Supreme Court blocks new Postal Service rules for mail ballots in blow to TrumpThe Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s decision to block new Postal Service regulations for mail ballots, which were proposed by the Trump administration amid concerns about voter fraud. The ruling prevents changes from being implemented before November's midterms, citing insufficient time for states and local election officials to comply with the requirements. These rules include design standards for ballot…CBS News
  • 15 Sep Supreme Court refuses to allow Trump's mail voting restrictions for the midtermsThe Supreme Court has denied President Trump’s attempt to implement stricter mail-in voting regulations ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The court’s decision effectively blocks efforts aimed at changing voting procedures through executive action without further legal proceedings. NPR clarifies that they do not engage in paid coverage or interviews, stating anyone claiming otherwise is unauthorized and…NPR
  • 15 Sep US Supreme Court deals blow to Trump's attempts to restrict mail ballots ahead of midterm electionThe US Supreme Court denied President Trump's request to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, allowing states to continue their usual processes. This decision affects nearly one-third of votes cast and represents a significant defeat for Trump, who has long opposed mail voting despite using it himself. The ruling came after some states had already begun sending out ballots, making any last-minute changes…Euronews
  • 15 Sep Supreme court rejects Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for midterm electionsThe Supreme Court rejected former President Donald Trump’s efforts to impose restrictions on mail ballot procedures shortly before midterm elections, allowing states to continue their established practices. In a one-paragraph unsigned order, the court stated that the government was unlikely to succeed in its legal challenge. Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Samuel Alito wrote separate opinions concurring and dissenting…The Guardian
  • 15 Sep U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to restrict mail-in ballots ahead of November midtermsThe U.S. Supreme Court refused a request by President Trump's Justice Department to allow the U.S. Postal Service to enforce new rules restricting mail-in ballots before November’s midterm elections, dealing a blow to efforts to limit voting by mail. The court rejected the move without comment, except for dissenting opinions from Justices Alito and Thomas, who criticized some of the legal challenges as unlikely to…CBC
  • 15 Sep Trump criticises Supreme Court after justices block mail-in ballot restrictionsThe US Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's plan to impose new restrictions on voting by mail before November’s midterm elections. The justices upheld a federal judge's order, preventing the USPS from implementing rules that would have required ballots to be delivered only to voters listed as citizens, which Democrats and some election officials argued could suppress voter turnout. In response, Trump…BBC
  • 15 Sep Chief Justice Roberts Goes Postal on Trump's USPS RuleChief Justice John Roberts wrote a brief majority opinion denying President Trump's request for an emergency stay in United States Postal Service v. California, stating that the government was unlikely to succeed on the merits and that equitable factors did not favor granting the stay. Justices Alito and Thomas dissented, arguing that the government should have been granted the stay, while Justice Kavanaugh agreed…Reason
  • 15 Sep Supreme Court Refuses to Block Lower-Court Ruling Against Trump's Mail-in Ballot Executive OrderThe Supreme Court, in a 7-2 decision, declined to block a lower-court ruling against the Postal Service's policy implementing Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at restricting mail-in voting. Justice Brett Kavanaugh agreed with the majority but added that state election officials needed more time to adapt to the new rules before upcoming elections. Justices Alito and Thomas dissented, arguing that the USPS has the…Reason
  • 15 Sep US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plans on postal ballots: Why it mattersThe U.S. Supreme Court has rejected former President Donald Trump's efforts to restrict voting by mail before the November midterm elections, allowing states to continue sending out mail ballots as usual. This decision by the conservative-majority court halts possible legal challenges from Trump aimed at stopping mail ballots and highlights ongoing disputes over election rules amid concerns about voter fraud…Al Jazeera
  • 15 Sep States given clearance for mail-in voting as US supreme court thwarts Trump | First ThingThe U.S. Supreme Court rejected former President Donald Trump's restrictions on mail-in ballots, allowing states to proceed with their established voting processes ahead of midterm elections. Democratic representative Robert Garcia praised the decision, stating that it prevents interference in American elections. Meanwhile, a Department of Homeland Security whistleblower has revealed concerns over the reliability…The Guardian
  • 15 Sep BREAKING: Supreme Court REJECTS Trump's Mail-In Ballot RestrictionsThe Bulwark’s Sam Stein and Andrew Egger report on a Supreme Court decision that rejected former President Donald Trump's executive order imposing restrictions on mail-in voting. The article focuses on this ruling as a significant moment in addressing concerns over access to postal voting during elections.The Bulwark
  • 15 Sep Alito, Thomas shred 'Hail Mary' challenge to federal ballot mail rules in dissentJustices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas expressed strong disagreement with a Supreme Court decision that denied the Trump administration’s request for relief from federal ballot mail rules. The dissent argues that the plaintiffs’ claims are unlikely to succeed, while Justice Brett Kavanaugh agreed with rejecting the current application but suggested potential validity for future cases after more time for…Fox News
  • 15 Sep Supreme Court halts Trump's proposed limits on mail ballots for this year's electionsThe Supreme Court has halted President Trump’s plan to restrict voting by mail for this year's elections, agreeing with California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 22 other states that it is too late to implement new postal service rules. This decision leaves in place a federal judge’s order preventing the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing the proposed regulations, which would have required unique bar codes for every…Los Angeles Times
  • 15 Sep Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Mail Ballot SchemeOn Monday, the Supreme Court blocked President Trump's effort to implement new US Postal Service rules limiting ballot delivery for the midterms, arguing that it was unlikely to prevail legally and that such action could disenfranchise many voters. Justices Alito and Thomas dissented, suggesting support for similar actions in future elections. The article describes this as part of a broader pattern of Trump…Mother Jones
  • 15 Sep Supreme Court denies Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions
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  • 14 Sep Time is running out for Trump’s mail-in voting executive orderPresident Trump’s attempt to impose new restrictions on mail-in voting faces significant legal challenges with only 50 days until the November midterm elections. Federal judges Carl J. Nichols and Indira Talwani have blocked the U.S. Postal Service from implementing a new rule requiring ballot envelopes to meet specific design requirements and carry unique barcodes, arguing that such actions exceed USPS's authority…Washington Examiner
  • 14 Sep Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions blocked by a second judgeJudge Carl Nichols blocked President Donald Trump's administration from implementing a new US Postal Service rule that would tighten requirements for mail-in voting. This decision follows another judge's ruling and comes as Republicans work to maintain control of Congress in the November 3 midterms. The Democrats requested this injunction, arguing it was an unlawful intrusion by the federal government into election…South China Morning Post

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