Supreme Court Blocks Absentee Voting Changes | Durham News

The Supreme Court just blocked the Trump administration’s last-minute push to overhaul absentee voting by forcing the Postal Service to verify ballots with barcodes — a move seen as an overreach that could’ve disrupted elections. In a 7-2 ruling, the court sided with states’ rights, calling the plan impractical and unnecessary, especially since ballots were already being mailed in places like North Carolina. Critics called it a politically motivated attempt to undermine voter access, while legal experts warned it would create chaos mid-election. The decision upheld a lower court’s earlier ruling, reinforcing that election rules should be set locally — not imposed federally at the eleventh hour. For now, absentee voting continues as planned, with the focus on keeping the process smooth and accessible. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://abc11.com/post/voting-rights-nc-ncboe-advocates-react-scotus-blocks-trumps-proposed-absentee-ballot-restrictions/19836172/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9e6d41531cd5a387 Report issues to [email protected].