Justice Kavanaugh stated that the measure might be legal, but comes to close to the midterm election.
The majority of the Supreme Court justices blocked the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from implementing mail-in ballot rules that sought to ensure only U.S. citizens receive mail-in ballots for November’s midterm elections. The decision came after President Donald Trump’s administration appealed lower court rulings that halted the election integrity measures.
“The government is unlikely to succeed on the merits of its challenge to the District Court’s preliminary injunction,” the order said. “And the equitable factors applicable for obtaining emergency relief from this Court do not favor a stay.”
Justice Brett Kavanaugh stated that, while the USPS rule may be lawful, the implementation of it would be too close to the election.
Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented from the opinion. Justice Alito noted that court proceedings were at fault for the case reaching the Supreme Court so near the election.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For the justices of the Supreme Court as they consider emergency appeals regarding election integrity.
- For district and circuit court judges to rule according to the U.S. Constitution and Supreme Court precendent.
Sources: Townhall, Roll Call, SCOTUSBlog
