Trump Administration Appeals to Supreme Court Over Mail-In Ballot Rules
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- MS NOW
- CNN
- Associated Press
- Bloomberg
- Der Spiegel
- Sueddeutsche Zeitung
- Frankfurter Allgemeine
- Folha de S.Paulo
- Le Monde
- South China Morning Post
- The Japan Times
- Reuters
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The Trump administration filed an emergency appeal with the US Supreme Court on Thursday, seeking to allow the US Postal Service (USPS) to enforce new, stricter rules for mail-in ballots ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The request asks the high court to lift a temporary order from US District Judge Indira Talwani, who blocked the rules last week. Judge Talwani stated that the regulations were likely unconstitutional and practically impossible for states to implement so close to the election. In some states, such as North Carolina, mail-in ballots are scheduled to be sent as early as this Friday.
The new USPS regulations would require state election officials to provide the Postal Service with lists of voters receiving ballots and to use approved envelopes featuring unique barcodes. The USPS would have the authority to refuse the delivery of ballots that do not comply with these standards. The administration, represented by Solicitor General D. John Sauer, argues that these are modest requirements necessary to prevent voter fraud and ensure a secure election. This is the second time the administration has turned to the Supreme Court on this issue; in August, the court lifted a previous injunction on procedural grounds without ruling on the legality of the plan.
Opponents of the measure, including a coalition of 23 Democratic-led states and voter advocacy groups, argue that the rules are an unconstitutional power grab that could disenfranchise millions of voters. A whistleblower report cited by some sources suggests the USPS is rushing a complicated plan that could prevent ballots from arriving on time. The Supreme Court has requested a response by Tuesday morning, indicating it may not reach an immediate decision.
How each side framed it
- Left
- These outlets framed the appeal as an emergency created by the administration to restrict voting rights.
- Centre-left
- These outlets emphasized the rarity of voter fraud and framed the move as an attempt to disadvantage Democratic voters.
- Centre
- These outlets focused on the procedural legal battle and the potential for logistical havoc in the states.
- Centre-right
- These outlets highlighted the Republican goal of preventing fraud while noting the political tension surrounding the midterms.
Sources
- Centre Associated Press: Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail-voting restrictions with midterm elections looming - AP News
- Centre Bloomberg: Supreme Court Asked to Allow Mail Ballot Curbs for Midterms
- Centre-left CNN: Trump asks Supreme Court to OK sweeping changes for mail ballots
- Centre-left Der Spiegel: Donald Trump: President wants Supreme Court decision on stricter mail-in voting rules
- Centre Folha de S.Paulo: Trump asks Supreme Court for power to restrict mail in voting
- Centre-right Frankfurter Allgemeine: USA under Trump: Trump Goes to the Supreme Court Again in Dispute over Mail-in Voting
- Centre-left Le Monde: Two months before the midterm elections, the Trump administration goes on the offensive again regarding mail-in voting
- Left MS NOW: Trump administration again asks Supreme Court to allow mail-voting restrictions
- Centre Reuters: Trump administration takes mail-in ballot fight to US Supreme Court - Reuters
- Centre-right South China Morning Post: Trump takes mail-in ballot fight to US Supreme Court
- Centre-left Sueddeutsche Zeitung: USA Newsblog: Trump calls upon Supreme Court again in dispute over mail-in voting
- Centre The Japan Times: Supreme Court asked to allow mail-in ballot curbs for midterms
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