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The Supreme Court just cleared the way for President Trump’s new mail-in ballot rules — but they won’t affect the upcoming midterms. The decision treats the order as an internal directive, not a binding mandate for states. While DHS will now create voter eligibility lists, states aren’t forced to use them — though future legal battles may follow. A controversial provision that could restrict mail ballots for those off the list remains just a proposal. Justices split on legality: Ketanji Brown Jackson called it unlawful and confusing, while Sonia Sotomayor noted the ruling doesn’t settle whether the president can interfere with state elections. Issued in March to verify citizenship, the order faced swift pushback from Democratic-led states who argue election rules belong to Congress and the states. A federal judge had previously blocked it for November — now that block is lifted, leaving the bigger question of presidential power over elections hanging in the balance.

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