Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights’ Statement on Supreme Court Decision Preserving Block on USPS Mail Ballot Restrictions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 14, 2026
Contact:
Zindy Marquez
Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights
zmarquez@clccrul.org
Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights’ Statement on Supreme Court Decision Preserving Block on USPS Mail Ballot Restrictions
CHICAGO, IL — Today, the U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the Trump administration's request to lift a nationwide preliminary injunction on the U.S. Postal Service's plan to impose new restrictions on vote by mail. This is a significant win for democracy, maintaining the right to vote by mail as an option for eligible voters ahead of the midterm elections.
Aneel Chablani, Vice President and Legal Director at Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights, issued the following statement:
"Today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of voters and our democracy. The sweeping changes the Trump administration's executive order requires would be nearly impossible for local election officials to implement less than 60 days before Election Day — not without risking disenfranchising eligible voters across the country.
This decision affirms what our Constitution makes clear – states have authority and oversight over the way our elections are administered – not the President or U.S. Postal Service. In the Midwest, some states have already started the process of sending mail-in ballots, and now, voters can rest assured vote by mail remains a secure and accessible option for them to make their voices heard as they always have.
Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights is committed to supporting voters and helping repair some of the harm from the chaos and confusion this legal fight over vote by mail created. If voters have any questions or concerns leading up to Election Day, they can call the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE for assistance."
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