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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Administration Again Asks Supreme Court To Intervene On Mail-In Ballots
Caption: Trump Administration Again Asks Supreme Court To Intervene On Mail-In Ballots. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has again asked the Supreme Court to intervene over his executive order restricting the use of mail-in ballots. The Justice Department wants the court to pause a ruling blocking nationwide enforcement of tighter mail voting rules ahead of the November midterm elections. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani ruled that the Postal Service could not enforce Trump's directive nationwide. The decision expanded an earlier ruling preventing enforcement in 23 mostly Democratic-governed states and Washington, D.C. Trump's order would require states to provide the Postal Service with lists of voters they intend to send mail-in ballots to. It also directs federal agencies to provide states with lists of eligible voters and prioritise investigations involving ballots issued to people deemed ineligible. The administration argues the legal challenges are premature because federal agencies have not yet taken concrete actions affecting the plaintiffs. Talwani ruled that the executive branch lacks authority to regulate elections, saying the Constitution assigns that responsibility to states. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Donald Trump,U.S. Supreme Court,mail-in ballots,Indira Talwani,Justice Department,U.S. Postal Service,midterm elections,voting rights,elections,United States,mail voting,voting by mail
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