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

Why it matters locally: This Supreme Court decision directly impacts New Jersey voters, as it allows for temporary restrictions on mail-in voting, a method widely used in the state. Election officials in New Jersey will need to assess how these federal restrictions apply to the state's established voting procedures for the upcoming midterms.

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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.