Supreme Court Allows Temporary Mail-In Voting Restrictions Ahead of Midterms

Why it matters locally: While Tennessee already has specific rules for absentee voting, this Supreme Court decision could influence future state-level discussions or legal challenges regarding ballot access and election procedures for upcoming elections.

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Supreme Court on Monday issued an emergency order concerning mail-in voting. The order allows the Trump administration to implement restrictions on mail-in voting for the upcoming November midterm elections. This decision is temporary. Opponents of the decision have expressed concerns about its timing. Ballots in some states are scheduled for mailing within days. Steve Vladeck, a constitutional law professor at Georgetown University Law Center, discussed the ruling with Liz Landers.