What did the Trump administration do?

They asked the Supreme Court to allow an order restricting mail-in voting.

Why did a federal appeals court block this order?

Because they said the Trump administration did not have the authority to change state election rules.

What will the Supreme Court decide?

They will decide whether to allow the order restricting mail-in voting or not.

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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Order Restricting Mail Voting

First publishedJul 26, 21:42 UTC

Last updatedJul 28, 21:22 UTC · 8d ago

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Answer

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow an executive order restricting mail-in voting. A federal appeals court had blocked the order in 23 states. The Supreme Court will now decide.

Reported by 8 outlets — NYT Politics, CBS News, The Guardian US, PBS NewsHour, ABC News, and 3 more. See all sources ↓

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow an order that restricts mail-in voting. A federal appeals court blocked this order in 23 states. Now, the Supreme Court will decide what to do.

Why it matters

This decision could affect how people vote in the upcoming midterm elections. It could also change the rules for mail-in voting in many states.

In brief

What did the Trump administration do?: They asked the Supreme Court to allow an order restricting mail-in voting.
Why did a federal appeals court block this order?: Because they said the Trump administration did not have the authority to change state election rules.
What will the Supreme Court decide?: They will decide whether to allow the order restricting mail-in voting or not.

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The outlets frame the story as a dispute between the Trump administration and the courts over the authority to change voting rules. Some outlets emphasize the potential impact on the midterm elections.

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1Angle
Scouting report
The Trump administration's attempt to restrict mail-in voting is a challenge to state authority.
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TypeAngle
NYT PoliticsJul 27, 21:25filed an emergency application
PBS NewsHourJul 27, 19:56clear the way for an executive order
The Guardian USJul 27, 20:02emergency appeal comes after court upheld ruling
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2Angle
Scouting report
A federal appeals court blocked the order in 23 states, citing a lack of authority.
Sources3
TypeAngle
ABC NewsJul 26, 21:42rejected the Trump administration's attempt
CBS NewsJul 27, 20:36left in place a lower court decision
Al JazeeraJul 27, 21:24lower court blocked the mail-in ballot restrictions
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3Angle
Scouting report
The Supreme Court will now decide whether to allow the order restricting mail-in voting.
Sources2
TypeAngle
CNBC Top NewsJul 27, 19:46Trump administration asks Supreme Court to intervene
The HillJul 27, 20:05DOJ asks Supreme Court to restore Trump's mail-in voting executive order

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