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Supreme Court Rejects Trump Mail-In Voting Restrictions Request

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 12:20 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s request to impose new mail-in voting restrictions was rejected by the Supreme Court.
The Court’s unsigned opinion cited the rules’ August 21 effective date, weeks before the midterm elections.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer praised the ruling as vital for voting rights.
California, joined by 22 states and the District of Columbia, asked the Court to keep the injunction.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s request to impose new mail-in voting restrictions was rejected by the Supreme Court.
The Court’s unsigned opinion cited the rules’ August 21 effective date, weeks before the midterm elections.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer praised the ruling as vital for voting rights.
California, joined by 22 states and the District of Columbia, asked the Court to keep the injunction.