Supreme Court Clears Trump Mail-In Ballot Restrictions Ahead of Midterms

The U.S. Supreme Court on August 24, 2026 lifted a lower-court barrier to President Trump's mail-in ballot restrictions, clearing the way for tightened mail-in voting rules weeks before the November midterms. Trump has vowed to end mail-in ballots nationwide. Democratic-led states renewed their legal challenge on August 26, ensuring the dispute remains unresolved through Election Day.