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Trump administration urges Supreme Court to rule soon on limiting vote-by-mail in midterms

tucsonsentinel.com

The Trump administration is pressing the Supreme Court for a fast ruling on mail-in voting limits — before the 2026 midterms lock in the rules.

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Theory Briefing

  • The Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court to act quickly, signaling that timing the ruling before 2026 is central to the strategy.
  • Dueling appeals court rulings on mail-in voting have created a legal split, giving the Supreme Court a concrete reason to step in.
  • DHS says ICE has no plans to target polling places but leaves the door open for broader enforcement, adding a separate pressure point on voter access.