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

Why it matters locally: While temporary, this Supreme Court decision could impact Virginia voters by allowing new restrictions on mail-in ballots for the upcoming midterm elections, potentially affecting the process for registered voters.

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.