Sybil Wilkes is back with What We Need To Know, covering stories that hit close to home for our communities, from voting rights to a groundbreaking study that could change how we protect our elders. Here’s what you need to stay informed and empowered heading into the fall.
Supreme Court Protects Mail-In Voting
In a major win for voter access, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s emergency request to restrict mail-in voting. The high court declined to hear the appeal, which sought to overturn a lower court ruling that found proposed Postal Service regulations likely unlawful. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented, but the decision effectively blocks new ballot restrictions for now. With the November midterm elections approaching, this ruling helps keep the door open for many voters who rely on mail-in ballots to make their voices heard.