SCOTUS Lifts Obama Judge’s Block On Trump Mail-In Ballot Order

August 25, 2026 9:24 AM ET The Supreme Court lifted a Massachusetts judge’s block on Republican President Donald Trump’s mail-in ballot executive order Monday, freeing the policy in 23 states and Washington, D.C.The justices were divided 6-3. The court also granted a matching application from Alabama and 11 other states supporting the administration, according to NBC News. (RELATED: Clinton-Appointed Judge Nixes Trump’s Mail-In Ballot Executive Order)Trump signed the order in March under the title, “Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections.” It tells homeland security to compile lists of adult citizens in each state and send them out at least 60 days before a federal election, according to SCOTUSblog.The majority ruled the states went to court before the order h