Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is opposing a Trump administration request for the U.S. Supreme Court to allow limits on mail voting, accusing the administration of trying to make it harder for Americans to cast ballots.
Schumer said the court should not accelerate the case and argued that voters, rather than the president, should determine the outcome of the upcoming election. His statement did not identify the underlying case, the specific mail-voting rules at issue or the deadline for the court to act.
The New York Democrat described the administration’s request as a threat to the integrity of the electoral process. He also linked the court dispute to broader Democratic criticism of President Donald Trump’s policies and the cost of living.
“American voters will pick their leaders — not Donald Trump,” Schumer said, adding that Senate Democrats would oppose efforts they believe would restrict voting.
The release did not include a response from the administration, identify the jurisdictions that would be affected or explain what voting procedures would change if the court grants the request.
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