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Supreme Court Mail Ballot Ruling: Senator Chuck Schumer Calls Decision a 'Dagger Into the Heart'

Chuck Schumer has branded a US Supreme Court ruling on Donald Trump's mail-in voting policy a 'dagger' to democracy as legal battles intensify before the midterms.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

US Supreme Court hands a win to Trump over mail-in ballot restrictions

The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed President Donald Trump's administration to proceed for now with parts of its plan restricting mail-in voting ahead of the November midterms. However, a separate injunction remains in place against key postal changes. The ruling leaves the broader legality of Trump's election order unresolved.

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Delaware becomes the 12th state to enact a state-level voting rights act

Welcome to Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Election Policy Digest. Every Tuesday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity.

Ballotpedia · Aug 18

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Trump admin urges Supreme Court to lift block on mail-voting order ahead of midterms election

A federal court has blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting. The administration has again asked the US Supreme Court to step in and allow the policy ahead of the November midterm elections.

The Times of India · Aug 13

Trump pushes Supreme Court on mail-in voting after losing another legal battle

Trump’s legal losses could ‘run out the clock’ on his attempts to implement sweeping restrictions, administration says

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Trump’s Mail-In Voting Overhaul Blocked Nationwide, Judge Says Executive Branch Has ‘No Authority to Regulate Elections’

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked key parts of President Donald Trump’s mail-in voting overhaul nationwide, ruling that the executive branch has "no authority to regulate elections" and preventing the administration from changing ballot-mail rules less than 90 days before the Nov. 3 midterms.

Benzinga · Aug 12

Trump’s Election Integrity Push Faces New Setback as Appeals Court Blocks Voting Order, Says President Lacks Power to 'Intimidate Local Election Officials'

A federal appeals court dealt President Donald Trump a legal setback by leaving in place an injunction that blocks key provisions of his executive order aimed at tightening oversight of mail-in voting before the upcoming midterm elections.

Benzinga · Jul 26

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US judge blocks Trump bid to limit mail-in voting in latest setback for president

Ruling marks second time that Trump’s plan to restrict mail ballots across the US has suffered a setback in court

The Guardian - US · Jul 1

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Mississippi's absentee ballot return law

Ballotpedia · Jun 30

This year’s criminal justice ballot measures continue trend toward increasing criminal penalties and bail restrictions

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Ballotpedia · Jun 30

U.S. district judges in Massachusetts block sections of two Trump executive orders on voting

Judges in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts have blocked two of President Donald Trump’s (R) executive orders related to elections and voting in the past week.

Ballotpedia · Jun 29

Federal judge halts Trump's election executive order seeking to create a federal voter list

US District Court Judge Indira Talwani, who was nominated by Democratic President Barack Obama, sided with a coalition of nearly two dozen states that challenged the Republican president's order in granting a summary judgment. Her ruling applies to this year's midterm election cycle.

The Economic Times · Jun 25

US judge blocks Trump administration’s bid to restrict mail-in voting

Ruling comes amid drive by Republican administration to reshape rules around voting ahead of midterms

The Guardian - US · Jun 25

US judge blocks Trump's mail-in voting order ahead of November elections

US District Judge Indira Talwani ruled in favour of several Democratic-led states, which argued that the Republican president was unlawfully attempting to interfere in the administration of federal elections by the states. Trump signed the executive order on March 31 after repeatedly calling for stricter controls on mail-in voting and…

The Times of India · Jun 25

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The Economic Times · Jun 25

US judge blocks Trump's mail-in voting executive order

A federal judge in Boston has halted President Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, citing unlawful interference with state election administration. The order, which aimed to tighten rules and involved the Postal Service and Justice Department, was challenged by Democratic-led states. They argued it would create chaos and disenfranchise voters…

Roll Call · Jun 25

Judge blocks Trump order to restrict mail voting

A federal judge in Massachusetts on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to restrict mail voting in federal elections in the states that challenged it, finding the executive branch and mail service did not have the power to do so. Judge Indira Talwani of the U.S. District Court…

Ballotpedia · Jun 23

Ohio will be one of six states with a voter ID measure on the ballot this year

The Independent UK · Jan 9

Judge to temporarily block effort to end protections for relatives of citizens, green card holders

A federal judge is expected to temporarily block efforts by the Trump administration to end a program that offered legal protections for more than 10,000 relatives of citizens and green card holders

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The Guardian - US · Dec 31, 2025

Court allows White House to end Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states

Appeals court reversed injunction blocking Trump administration’s defunding of reproductive healthcare giant

International Business Times UK · Dec 4, 2025

Judge Slams Brakes On Trump's Bid To Strip Planned Parenthood Medicaid Cash

A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's effort to block Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood, ruling that the funding restriction is unlawful and threatens essential reproductive healthcare services across the US.

Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025

USDA tells court it will disburse all SNAP contingency funds - Roll Call

The Trump administration told a federal judge Monday it will deplete a contingency fund to pay a portion of food stamp benefits in November.

Axios · Nov 2, 2025

Bessent says SNAP payments "could be" made this week

It's unclear when millions of families will receive their aid.

International Business Times · Nov 2, 2025

42 Million Americans Just Lost Food Benefits — Here's What's Happening

SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans were suspended Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. Federal judges ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funds, but millions still face delays. Here's what recipients need to know about food assistance during the crisis.

Benzinga · Nov 1, 2025

Trump Slammed By Federal Judges In Key SNAP Ruling

Two federal judges on Friday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to resume funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), directing the use of emergency reserves to keep the nation's largest food aid program running during the ongoing government shutdown.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025

Trump team will partially fund SNAP benefits after judge’s order, USDA tells court

Nearly $5 billion in emergency funds will only cover 50 percent of benefits for November, officials say

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