The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s push to enforce new U.S. Postal Service rules for mail‑in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterms, leaving a lower court’s nationwide block intact.
Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service Mail‑In Ballot Rules
Justice Samuel Alito and Justice Clarence Thomas dissented, while Justice Brett Kavanaugh said the rules could not be implemented so close to the election.
The ruling preserves the existing injunction that blocks the Postal Service from tightening mail‑in ballot procedures, a decision that could affect voter access in the upcoming midterms.
Stepheny Price, a Fox News writer covering West Coast and Midwest news, crime and border security, noted the decision underscores the court’s cautious approach to election‑related changes.
