Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots

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What happened

The Trump administration had asked the court to lift a federal judge's temporary block on new rules for mail-in ballots.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:15:15 UTC.

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  1. The Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail voting restrictions for this year's midterms

  2. In loss for Trump, U.S. Supreme Court won't let Postal Service restrict mail ballots

  3. Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to lift block on U.S. Postal Service mail-in ballots rule

  4. Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots

  5. US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict mail ballots as voting begins

  6. Trump’s mail ballot push hits Supreme Court roadblock ahead of crucial midterms

  7. US Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms

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