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Supreme Court to Decide Mail-In Ballot Rules Impacting 14 States

3/23/2026

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Supreme Court Reviews Voting

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear March 25, 2026, in Watson v. Republican National Committee over mail-in ballot deadlines.
The decision could affect voting rules in 14 states and the District of Columbia, part of a broader Republican effort against mail-in voting criticized by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Republican National Committee argues federal law requires ballots to be received by Election Day.
The outcome may affect hundreds of thousands of votes.

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Bishops Condemn Immigration

The U.S. Catholic bishops condemn the Trump administration's immigration policies as immoral, arguing asylum limits and birthright citizenship violate Catholic teaching.
Their filings emphasize moral arguments to influence the majority-Catholic Supreme Court.
Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) decisions have made it harder for immigrants to obtain bond or appeal rulings.
In 2025, the BIA sided with Homeland Security in 97% of cases, signaling a shift under U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Supreme Court Reviews Voting

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear March 25, 2026, in Watson v. Republican National Committee over mail-in ballot deadlines.
The decision could affect voting rules in 14 states and the District of Columbia, part of a broader Republican effort against mail-in voting criticized by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Republican National Committee argues federal law requires ballots to be received by Election Day.
The outcome may affect hundreds of thousands of votes.

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