- On September 15, 2026, Donald Trump made several moves, including nominating Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett, and Brett Kavanaugh, while also challenging mail ballot restrictions in Hawaii and Colorado.
- On September 17, 2026, Donald Trump appointed Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett, and Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, noting the influence of executive power views and the views of Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito.
Following recent appointments, justices challenged judicial review of mail voting rules.
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Updated Sep 22
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What happened
Following recent appointments, justices challenged judicial review of mail voting rules.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Neil Gorsuch
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States since 2017 (born 1967)
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Elena Kagan
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States since 2010
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