US Supreme Court allows Trump to restrict mail-in voting

The US Supreme Court has granted President Trump the authority to enforce aspects of an executive order aimed at curbing mail-in voting. The 6-3 decision on Monday offers a significant political win for the Trump administration as it seeks to bolster election security.

Following the ruling, the US Postal Service and Justice Department announced plans to implement the revised restrictions. The Department of Homeland Security can now proceed with a proposal to compile lists of eligible voters in each state. The administration has consistently argued that mail-in voting is susceptible to tampering and voter fraud.

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These are commonsense measures that protect the security of mail-in ballots and ensure only Americans are electing American leaders.

White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis hailed the decision as "a major win for the security of American elections." She stated, "These are commonsense measures that protect the security of mail-in ballots and ensure only Americans are electing American leaders." Bis added that the administration would continue to enact President Trump's agenda, prioritizing election safety.

This development supports the proposed SAVE America Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act), which seeks to overhaul voter registration and election rules. The act would mandate valid identification and proof of citizenship for voter registration. It also proposes limiting mail-in ballots to specific cases like illness, disability, military service, or travel, and directs states to remove non-citizens from voter rolls.

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This Administration will continue to lawfully enact the agenda President Trump was elected on - which includes the safety and security of our elections.