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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2026 · 16 MIN

SCOTUS sides with Trump on mail-in voting order, for now

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The Supreme Court this week sided with President Donald Trump's executive order to restrict mail-in voting — at least for now.The high court's ruling wasn't about the legality of President Trump's order; rather, the legal path that states took to try and block it.A new lawsuit filed Wednesday by Democratic states challenges a new U.S. Postal Service rule, which limits who may receive mail ballots.However, it remains unclear what changes will go into effect before the fast approaching midterm election.We sit down with a law expert to break down the electoral confusion and chaos.Guests:Bertrall Ross, professor of law, UC Berkeley

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