Trump asks Supreme Court to allow mail-voting restrictions before the midterms
The US government filed an emergency request with the Supreme Court seeking authorization to implement President Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, which lower courts have blocked. The request comes 99 days before November's midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress.
The US government has asked the Supreme Court for emergency authorization to implement President Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, after lower courts blocked the measure. The courts found the order likely exceeded presidential authority over elections.
The filing comes 99 days before November's midterm elections, which will decide control of both chambers of Congress. The restrictions would change the conditions under which mail ballots are accepted and their submission deadlines.
The court's decision could directly affect how the election process unfolds nationwide. Democratic officials argue the restrictions would narrow access to voting, while the administration maintains the changes would strengthen election security.
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