Supreme court threatens midterms mail-in voting as it backs Trump plan | First Thing
US president has been obsessed with restricting the ability to vote by mail, despite using it himself. Plus, why we are still fascinated with Meg from the White Stripes Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. The US supreme court has sided with Donald Trump in his effort to crack down on mail-in voting , though it is unclear whether or not his administration will…
The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Donald Trump's plan to restrict mail-in voting for the upcoming midterm elections, though it is uncertain if his administration can implement the changes before November. The court's decision comes after a 6-3 vote along ideological lines, lifting an injunction placed on a Massachusetts judge's order from June.
Although a second injunction remains in place, the ruling opens the door for further legal challenges. Trump has consistently disparaged mail-in voting, despite personal use of the system and the security measures in place. In March, he mandated the creation of a "state citizenship list" for mail-in ballots, limiting distribution to eligible voters only.
He also directed the Justice Department to investigate and prosecute election officials who issue ballots to people deemed ineligible. The dissenting judge, Ketanji Brown Jackson, condemned the ruling, stating it would "needlessly inject chaos and uncertainty into the midterm elections." Civil rights organizations, such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, have condemned the decision, emphasizing the importance of fighting for democratic rights.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged the expected backlash from Trump's announcement and vowed to match American tariffs, warning against any trade deal that could weaken French language protections.
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