Appeals court says Trump can't impose restrictions on mail-in voting for now
Summary
A federal appeals court blocked President Trump's executive order that would restrict mail-in voting in 23 states before the midterm elections. The court ruled that state and local officials are responsible for running federal elections, and federal interference could cause confusion and stop some voters from casting ballots.Key Facts
- The First Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston issued a 2-1 decision blocking the executive order.
- The ruling affects 23 states that sued against the mail-in voting restrictions.
- Another appeals court had set aside a similar ruling for 27 other states, creating uncertainty about those states.
- President Trump issued the executive order in March 2026 to increase federal control over mail-in voting.
- The U.S. Postal Service proposed rules to limit mail-in voting and create approved voter lists.
- Courts said the order would create confusion and risk stopping eligible voters from voting.
- Studies show mail-in voting fraud is extremely rare, with only a few examples in millions of votes.
- The Trump administration may appeal the case to the Supreme Court.
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