Score a victory for Democracy today.
The United States Supreme Court denied Trump’s Fascist Regime’s attempt to use the Postal Service to control mail-in voting.
Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas conveyed that they were willing to allow Trump’s authoritarian move to control the mail-in voting process.
No surprise there. Those Justices appear not to have seen a Fascist idea they did not like.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh sided with the majority despite agreeing with Thomas and Alito because there would not be enough time, with the midterms less than two months away, to implement the Trump dictate.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes issued statements supporting the Supreme Court’s decision.
Attorney General Mayes wrote:
“A MAJOR win for the rule of law at SCOTUS in our case, blocking the USPS rule on mail-in ballots. The federal government has no authority to upend how elections are run weeks before voting starts.”
Secretary Fontes conveyed:
“I am thankful that SCOTUS saw Trump’s executive order for what it was: a disgusting overreach from the federal government. By ruling against it, SCOTUS has effectively ruled in favor of American Democracy.”
“Arizona knows best that mail in voting is not only secure, but one of the easiest ways to expand access to voting, increase participation in our elections, and ensure that every eligible voter in the state can vote. For decades, Arizona’s mail-in voting system has served the vast majority of voters each election season. As our country’s executive office continues to attack elections, it is crucial for us to continue rejecting the notion that access and security are mutually exclusive when it comes to running strong elections.”
“I am glad that SCOTUS has made the decision that removes voting roadblocks and continues allowing Arizonans to vote in the way that best fits their schedule. This decision also removes the unnecessary burden that changing USPS rules would put on election workers who have already been preparing for months to ensure the election goes smoothly,” said Fontes.”
Again, today is a great day for American Democracy.
But the battle may not be over yet.
Mail-in balloting is safe for 2026.
But the battle for preserving that voting option for 2028 and beyond may be just starting.
More reasons to adopt safe and secure policies to vote via the Internet.
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What would one expect from Bushs’ (Elder & Lesser) appointees? Glad the ruling went as it did but glaringly the Court never considered the illegality of the scheme as according to the Constitution elections are controlled by the individual States.
If Democrats regain the House and get a decent majority in the Senate Thomas & Alito, along with Felinious Punk deserve to be impeached and convicted. Now THAT would make history the US can be proud of.