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Supreme Court clears the way for Trump mail voting order in advance of midterms
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points The court's liberal-leaning justices dissented from the order. The Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration in a case regarding an executive order on mail-in voting.
The Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration in a case regarding an executive order on mail-in voting. This decision comes as midterm elections approach. Details on implementation are unclear, but the U.S. Postal Service has outlined its plan.
Time is limited for major changes, with some states set to send mail ballots soon. The court's liberal-leaning justices dissented from the order.
Further information on the decision and its potential impact is available, including the possibility of additional court challenges that could slow the order's implementation.
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Category: government Published: August 24, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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