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Supreme Court Rulings on Voting and ICE Officer Lawsuit

Updated 2026-08-24 21:10 UTC 2 sources Neutral

The Supreme Court allowed some Trump-era vote-by-mail limits ahead of the midterm elections, while Texas Governor Greg Abbott argued against handing over an ICE officer charged in Minnesota. The rulings could impact upcoming elections.

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The Hill
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) asserted to a judge Monday that he’s not obligated to hand over an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer charged by Minnesota authorities with shooting a Venezuelan man earlier this year during “Operation Metro Surge.”  Minnesota is pushing in court to force th
2026-08-24 20:29 UTC
CNBC
The unsigned order lifted an injunction covering 23 states and Washington, D.C.; the court’s three liberal justices dissented.
2026-08-24 21:02 UTC
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