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Law’s Atiba Ellis says mail-in voting rules remain unchanged as U.S. postal office hasn't implemented Trump's orders

Media | August 27, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

CWRU’s Atiba Ellis explains what Supreme Court ruling means for mail-in voting

Spectrum News: Atiba Ellis, the Morris G. Shanker Professor of Law, said a recent ruling does not change mail-in voting rules yet because the U.S. Postal Service has not implemented President Trump's order. Ellis warned that once a rule is issued, lawsuits could proceed, potentially creating confusion and delays, while states retain primary authority over administering elections.

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