Can I Still Vote By Mail?
Summary
Host Rob Gunther interviews UCLA law professor Richard Hasen about the Trump administration’s executive order targeting mail-in voting. They discuss the USPS rule requiring states to verify voter citizenship, the Supreme Court’s temporary stay of injunctions, and Justice Jackson’s dissent. Hasen argues the move aims to create chaos and delegitimize results rather than suppress turnout, noting practical implementation barriers for the midterms.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Trump administration's new mail-in voting rules
Details of the USPS rule and executive order requirements
The SAVE America Act and citizenship proof requirements
Strategic goals: Shaping electorate vs. creating chaos
Constitutional limits on presidential power over elections
Legal challenges and Supreme Court's temporary ruling
Practical implementation hurdles and DHS data errors
Justice Jackson's dissent and the Purcell principle
Behind the scenes: Liberal justices' differing strategies
Advice for voters and future litigation outlook
Show credits and host sign-off
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