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Supreme Court Upholds Injunction Blocking Trump Mail Voting Order

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 2:29 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld an injunction blocking President Donald Trump’s mail-in voting executive order.
The Court affirmed the injunction 7-2, with Thomas and Alito dissenting.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh joined the majority.
In March, President Trump directed the Postal Service to require standardized envelopes, markings, and barcodes for ballots.
Legal scholars said the case tests presidential constitutional authority over elections versus an administrative postal rule.

History

Historical Context

On December 12, 2000, the Supreme Court’s Bush v. Gore decision halted Florida’s recount, delivering the presidency to George W. Bush. The 5-4 ruling, authored by Justice Stevens, overrode the Florida Supreme Court’s order and cited a 3-day deadline for certification. Similarly, the 2024 injunction against President Trump’s mail-in voting directive saw a 7-2 majority, with Justices Kavanaugh, Roberts, and Breyer joining the majority. Both rulings underscore the Court’s willingness to intervene in election administration, shaping future disputes over presidential authority and postal regulations.

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Story summary

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld an injunction blocking President Donald Trump’s mail-in voting executive order.
The Court affirmed the injunction 7-2, with Thomas and Alito dissenting.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh joined the majority.
In March, President Trump directed the Postal Service to require standardized envelopes, markings, and barcodes for ballots.
Legal scholars said the case tests presidential constitutional authority over elections versus an administrative postal rule.

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