Trump signed the executive order in March, directing his administration to create lists of eligible voters and instructing the US Postal Service to deliver mail ballots only to voters included on those lists. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File) The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s administration to move forward with an executive order aimed at restricting mail-in voting, although it remains unclear how much of the policy can be implemented before the 2026 midterm elections. The ruling came after the Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to allow the administration to proceed with preparations for the changes. With some states expected to begin sending mail ballots to voters within weeks, the administration faces a tight timeline to introduce major changes. Trump signed the executive order in March, directing his administration to create lists of eligible voters and instructing the US Postal Service to deliver mail ballots only to voters included on those lists. The Supreme Court’s decision does not necessarily resolve all legal challenges surrounding the order. Additional lawsuits could still delay or limit its implementation, particularly as states and voting groups assess how the policy would affect their election procedures. Mail-in voting has long been a target of Trump, who has repeatedly claimed that the method encourages election fraud, despite evidence showing that widespread fraud associated with mail voting is rare. Trump has also used mail-in voting himself. The case could be among several election-related disputes reaching the Supreme Court ahead of the midterm elections. Voting procedures are expected to remain a major political and legal issue as states prepare for November. With some states preparing to distribute mail ballots within weeks, the ruling gives the Trump administration an opportunity to begin implementing parts of the order, but the extent of any changes before the elections remains uncertain. Working as Copy Editor at the Business Desk of Times Now Digital. Dedicated towards crafting interesting financial stories. Previously covered financi... View More