# 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.
- Title: Trump's election interference plan blocked by courts
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: 2026 midterm elections, trump administration, election interference, mail-in voting, supreme court, post office, voting rights, election security, state officials, ari berman, Trump's, election
- Source: Slate Magazine — https://slate.com/podcasts/what-next/2026/09/the-midterm-elections-are-safer-from-trump?via=rss
- Published: 2026-09-17T09:20:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: 2026 midterm elections, trump administration, election interference, mail-in voting, supreme court, post office, voting rights, election security, state officials, ari berman
## 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.
## Key takeaway

While federal courts can block specific interference schemes, election security ultimately depends on state and local officials resisting pressure to undermine voting systems.