US Supreme Court defeats Donald Trump's bid to limit mail‑in ballots

The US Supreme Court issued a 5‑4 decision rejecting Donald Trump's legal challenge to limit the counting of mail‑in ballots. The court held that states may accept ballots that were postmarked before Election Day even if they arrive after that day, stating, "The election of a voter is made when the voting is over, not when the ballots are received." The ruling marks a significant defeat for Trump, who has long promoted claims of election fraud and sought stricter voter‑identification and mail‑ballot rules. Trump acknowledged the loss on his Truth Social platform, calling it a “huge defeat.” The decision underscores the judiciary's resistance to Trump’s attempts to reshape American voting procedures despite his influence over federal judges.

The judgment blocks Trump’s broader effort to pressure Congress and state governments to adopt more restrictive voting laws, a central focus of his post‑presidential agenda.