Monday night, the Supreme Court handed down an emergency order declaring that a last‑minute attempt to curb mail ballots would likely fail in court. The order barred the Trump administration from imposing new restrictions before the Nov. 3 midterm election.
Chief Justice John Roberts, along with Justices Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh, formed the majority that upheld the status quo. Justice Samuel Alito and Justice Clarence Thomas dissented, arguing that the restrictions were essential for election integrity.
Attorney General Todd Blanche, speaking from the White House, said the administration would comply with the order but would continue to advocate for what he described as "free and fair elections." He added that the decision would not preclude future legal challenges.
Trump’s social media tirade followed a campaign that sought to shift the USPS role in ballot distribution. The court’s ruling leaves the current mail ballot process intact for the Nov. 3 election, but the administration could file an appeal to the appellate courts.