Supreme Court blocks Trump's mail ballot restrictions for midterms

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, allowing states to continue using their established mail voting processes. The decision came after the Trump administration sought to require states to adopt uniform envelope styles and submit voter lists to an online portal, with the Postal Service able to refuse delivery to non-compliant states. Justices Alito and Thomas dissented, while Kavanaugh indicated possible future support. The ruling was a defeat for Trump, who has long opposed mail voting despite using it himself. State officials and voting rights groups welcomed the decision.