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Trump's election interference plan blocked by courts
The Supreme Court rejected an attempt to disrupt mail-in voting, but election security concerns remain ahead of the midterms.
In brief
The Supreme Court rejected an attempt to disrupt mail-in voting, but election security concerns remain ahead of the midterms. While federal courts can block specific interference schemes, election security ultimately depends on state and local officials resisting pressure to undermine voting systems. Originally…
Trump plan to sabotage mail voting blocked
The Supreme Court rejected an attempt by the Trump administration to have the Post Office disrupt mail-in voting ahead of the midterms.
Why this matters for midterms
Those worried about election interference can take some comfort, but the question remains whether other attempts to undermine voting will emerge.
The real defense is local
The president doesn't control voting systems. As long as state and local officials remember that and resist pressure, elections should remain secure.
Courts can block specific schemes
Federal courts have shown they can strike down targeted interference attempts, but they can't prevent every possible threat to election integrity.
Vigilance still required
While this court victory is encouraging, election officials and voters should remain alert for new interference tactics in the weeks ahead.
What to remember
While federal courts can block specific interference schemes, election security ultimately depends on state and local officials resisting pressure to undermine voting systems.
