Tag: Mail-in Ballots

Trump Executive Order on Mail-In Voting Spurs Five Lawsuits from States, Pro-Democracy Groups, Civil Rights Groups and the Democratic Party

Trump Executive Order on Mail-In Voting Spurs 5 Lawsuits from States, Pro-Democracy Groups, Civil Rights Groups and the Democratic Party

President Donald Trump’s March 31st executive order obstructing mail-in voting spurred five lawsuits from 23 states, 2 coalitions of pro-democracy groups, 2 coalitions of civil rights groups and the Democratic party. The suits universally argue that the constitution does not grant election administration power to the president.
March 23rd, U.S. Supreme Court Hears Mississippi Case Which Could Impact Mail-in Ballot Deadlines in 14 or More States

March 23rd, U.S. Supreme Court Hears Mississippi Case Which Could Impact Mail-in Ballots in 14 or More States

The U.S. Supreme Court hears Watson v. Republican National Committee Monday, March 23rd. It’s a Mississippi case determining whether the U.S. Constitution and federal law allow states to offer grace periods for otherwise eligible mail-in ballots to be counted after election day. The outcome could affect tens of thousands of voters in 14 or more states.