In a 6‑3 decision delivered on Friday, the United States Supreme Court struck down the latest set of mail‑in voting restrictions championed by former President Donald Trump and his allies. The contested provisions, which would have required voters to provide a photo ID when requesting a ballot and limited the number of drop‑off locations, were deemed to violate the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause and the Voting Rights Act. Justice Elena García wrote that the rules “unnecessarily burden the fundamental right to vote, particularly for seniors, minorities, and rural residents.” The ruling clears the way for states to maintain their existing mail‑in procedures ahead of the November midterm elections.
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