Trump Administration Requests Supreme Court to Allow Changes to Mail-in Voting

The Trump administration requested the Supreme Court on July 27, 2026, to permit an executive order from President Donald Trump that may alter mail-in voting procedures ahead of the November midterm elections. The Justice Department seeks to pause lower court rulings that block these changes in nearly half of the states. This request follows a primetime address by Trump, where he reiterated concerns about election legitimacy. In March, Trump ordered the creation of a 'state citizenship list' of eligible voters, directing that mail ballots be sent only to individuals on this list. Democratic officials in 23 states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits, asserting that election rules are the purview of states and Congress, not the president. A Massachusetts judge has blocked the order, and a panel from the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld this ruling. The administration argues that the executive order provides general policy guidance and does not dictate state election processes. Solicitor General D. John Sauer requested the Supreme Court to freeze the lower court's ruling, emphasizing the need for timely implementation of any new policies before the elections. A response to the appeal is expected by August 3.