Can I Still Vote By Mail?
Summary
Host Rob Gunther discusses the Trump administration's new USPS rule restricting mail-in ballot delivery and its ongoing legal battles. Guest Richard Hassan, a UCLA law professor, explains that while the rule is likely too late for the midterms, its goal is to create chaos and delegitimize potential Democratic victories. The episode covers the Supreme Court's recent ruling, Justice Jackson's dissent, and practical advice for voters to ensure their ballots are counted.
Topics discussed
Intro: Trump's new USPS rules for mail-in voting
Host introduction and context for the interview
How the new USPS rule changes ballot delivery
Threats of criminal liability and data collection
The Save America Act and citizenship proof requirements
Political goals: shaking the electorate vs. chaos
Constitutional limits on presidential election power
Lawsuits and the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling
Current legal status and upcoming injunctions
Practical implementation challenges and deadlines
Errors in DHS citizenship data and state responses
Justice Jackson's dissent and the Purcell principle
Differences in dissent among liberal justices
Advice for voters: registration and early voting
Future litigation and post-election risks
Credits and host farewell
Listen ad-free on Castria