Supreme Court Blocks Postal Ballot Rule | Portland Maine News

The Supreme Court has sided with a federal judge’s block on a Trump-era Postal Service rule that would’ve changed how mail-in ballots are tracked — a decision that keeps the current system in place for the upcoming midterm elections. With Congress hanging by a thread, the Court’s ruling prevents rushed implementation that could’ve disrupted election officials. Justice Kavanaugh joined the majority, arguing the timing was too tight to fairly enforce the rule, while Alito and Thomas dissented, claiming the rule would help prevent fraud and that some plaintiffs lacked standing. The Court ultimately prioritized fairness over administrative convenience — for now, ballots stay the same. 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://fox23maine.com/news/nation-world/supreme-court-rejects-trump-bid-to-lift-injunction-on-usps-ballot-mail-rule-midterm-elections-gop-republicans-democrats-congress-senate-justices-brett-kavanaugh-samuel-alito-clarence-thomas-federal-court-united-states-postal-service-mail-in-ballots More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad26c6b8266bc3d0 Report issues to [email protected].