The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a ruling that prevents the United States Postal Service from imposing a series of restrictions on mail‑in voting that were championed by former President Donald Trump.
The decision bars the Postal Service from implementing the proposed limits, which election experts and officials say would fundamentally alter the way voters cast ballots in the upcoming November mid‑term elections.
Mail‑in voting has become a critical component of the electoral process, especially in light of the increased use of absentee ballots during the pandemic. The Court’s ruling therefore preserves the status quo for voters who rely on postal ballots.
While the ruling does not address the broader debate over voting rights, it stops a key element of Trump’s campaign to tighten access to mail‑in ballots ahead of the midterms.
Election officials who were consulted in the case warned that the restrictions could disrupt the voting infrastructure and create confusion for voters and poll workers alike.
<small>Source: Wired — read the original story there.</small>
