The US Supreme Court has handed Donald Trump a major victory less than 100 days before the 2026 midterm elections, clearing the way for his administration to move forward with controversial restrictions on mail-in voting. The ruling removes a key legal obstacle to a policy that could affect millions of voters. However, another court order means its full impact before November remains uncertain.
The dispute centres on Trump's executive order requiring new procedures for mailed ballots, including the creation of voter lists that would determine who is eligible to receive them through the US Postal Service. Democratic-led states and voting rights groups argue that the changes could disrupt elections and exceed presidential authority.
