Trump’s efforts to curb mail-in voting come to the Supreme Court as they falter in Congress
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Key Points:
- The Supreme Court is set to hear a case challenging state deadlines for counting mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day, a key aspect of President Trump's ongoing effort to restrict mail-in voting, which he claims is prone to fraud without evidence.
- Trump's Justice Department pressured states like Ohio to eliminate post-Election Day mail ballot grace periods through threats of lawsuits, leading several GOP-led states to proactively tighten deadlines.
- The legal dispute hinges on whether 19th and early 20th century federal statutes mandating Election Day as the final day for voting prohibit states from accepting late-arriving mail ballots; Republicans argue yes, while opponents contend states retain regulatory flexibility.
- The Supreme Court's decision, expected by the end of June, could impact mail
