Supreme Court litigation stories

Sep 4, 2026

Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court to allow mail-in voting restrictions ahead of midterms

The Trump administration has made a renewed appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to allow restrictions on mail-in ballots to take effect before the November 2026 midterm elections, after a federal judge blocked the new limits. This marks at least the third time the administration has asked the high court to intervene as legal battles continue in lower courts.

Sep 4, 20266 sources

Jul 27, 2026

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Restore Mail-Voting Restrictions

The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on July 27, 2026, to allow nationwide implementation of an executive order tightening mail-in voting rules ahead of November midterm elections. The request follows lower court rulings blocking the order, including a rebuff from the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in response to lawsuits from 23 Democratic-led states arguing that states have constitutional authority over election rules.

Jul 27, 20267 sources

Top claims

▪President Donald Trump signed an executive order in March 2026 directing the U.S. Postal Service to restrict the delivery of mail-in ballots
▪Solicitor General John Sauer noted in the September 6, 2026 filing that Alabama is scheduled to begin mailing ballots on September 9, 2026, followed by at least five other states the week of September 13, 2026
▪During a Boston hearing, Judge Indira Talwani questioned Department of Justice attorney Michael Velchik on whether the online tracking portal was operational, noting she had no declaration from the Postal Service

People involved

Donald Trump

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2026 midterm elections1 Mail-in voting1 Mail-in voting policy1 Supreme Court1 Trump administration1 U.S. domestic politics1 U.S. voting rights1 US midterm elections1

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