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Election officials get mail-in voting clarity after Supreme Court decision
PBS • • general
Key Points:
- The Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration from imposing new restrictions on mail-in voting, leaving in place a lower court ruling preventing the USPS from requiring specialized ballot envelopes and collecting sensitive voter information.
- Election officials expressed relief at the ruling, noting it would have been nearly impossible to implement the new rules so close to the November midterms, especially since many ballots have already been mailed.
- Despite the ruling, the Department of Justice continues investigations into illegal voting, emphasizing election integrity and the importance of ensuring only eligible voters cast ballots.
- Election officials stress that current state rules remain in effect and encourage voters to request and return mail ballots early due to some delays in postal service transportation routes.
- Voters are advised to consult their state and local election officials for accurate information, avoid misinformation on social media, and carefully follow ballot instructions to ensure their votes are counted.
