The Trump administration is once again asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in the growing legal battle over mail-in voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The dispute centers on new rules connected to President Donald Trump’s executive order that would place additional requirements on mail-in ballots. The proposed system includes new voter information requirements and specific standards for ballot envelopes and barcodes.

A federal judge has blocked the Postal Service from enforcing the changes, arguing that putting the new system into place so close to the election could create serious problems for states and voters. North Carolina has already begun sending out mail ballots, with more states preparing to do the same.

The Trump administration argues that the restrictions are necessary to protect election security and prevent problems with mail-in voting. Opponents argue that the federal government is attempting to interfere with election procedures traditionally handled by the states and warn that last-minute changes could disrupt legitimate ballots.

The Supreme Court has already considered parts of the dispute this year, but it has not issued a final ruling deciding whether Trump’s broader mail-voting plan is lawful.

Now, with the November midterms approaching quickly, the Supreme Court could once again play a major role in determining whether the administration’s proposed rules can take effect.

The case is being closely watched because mail-in voting is widely used across the United States, and any major change this close to Election Day could have consequences for election officials and voters nationwide.