Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions

The Trump administration renewed its appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after a federal judge blocked new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of the midterms. The filing follows Judge Indira Talwani extending an order against the U.S. Postal Service to keep President Donald Trump’s November election directive from taking effect. Solicitor General John Sauer said ballots had already begun mailing in North Carolina, with Alabama starting September 9 and at least five other states beginning the week of September 13. The administration argues the injunction’s delay creates “confusion and chaos” because it makes compliance voluntary. This is the third Supreme Court appeal, and it could affect this year’s Congress-control battle.