Supreme Court upholds Trump's order to overhaul mail-in ballots

Upholding it months before the midterms isn't neutral timing, it's the whole point.

President Trump can implement an executive order restricting mail-in ballots just months before the midterm elections, the Supreme Court said Monday. Why it matters: The decision will upend midterm elections, putting election officials and administrators on a tight deadline to comply with the rule changes and aggravate privacy concerns for voters. Trump has opposed mail-in voting for years, claiming without evidence that it contributes to fraud in elections. One in three Americans voted by mail in the 2024 election, and Trump himself voted by mail in Florida's 2026 special election. Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated. Go deeper: Thune's shield against Trump

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