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Supreme Court May Ban Mail-In Ballots, Risking 50 Million Votes

3/24/2026

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The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing Watson v. Republican National Committee, potentially banning ballots after Election Day in 2024.
Critics warn the rule could disenfranchise around 50 million Americans who voted by mail in 2024.
Legal experts note Republican-appointed justices seem sympathetic to arguments against mail-in voting, echoing U.S. President Donald Trump’s fraud claims.
Trump's executive order aims to impose stricter voting requirements, which opponents argue disproportionately affect marginalized groups.

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The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing Watson v. Republican National Committee, potentially banning ballots after Election Day in 2024.
Critics warn the rule could disenfranchise around 50 million Americans who voted by mail in 2024.
Legal experts note Republican-appointed justices seem sympathetic to arguments against mail-in voting, echoing U.S. President Donald Trump’s fraud claims.
Trump's executive order aims to impose stricter voting requirements, which opponents argue disproportionately affect marginalized groups.