Rep. Salinas Applauds Supreme Court Decision Blocking Trump’s Voter Suppression Plan

Washington, D.C. - Today,Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court denied the Trump Administration's request to allow new U.S. Postal Service restrictions on mail-in ballots to take effect ahead of the November midterm elections. The Court's action leaves in place a lower court order blocking the new requirements while the case continues.

"Today's Supreme Court decision is a major win for Oregonians and every American who wants to make their voice heard at the ballot box. The court blocked the Trump Administration's vote-by-mail voter suppression plan, ensuring that every American who is eligible to vote can do so with confidence that the U.S. Postal Service won't be the arbiter of their voter eligibility and their vote will count in this year's midterm election.

"While this ruling is a major victory, it is not a reason to be complacent. This will likely not be Trump's final attempt to cast doubt on the results of this year's midterm elections. No matter what Trump tries to do, voters still need to register and cast their ballot. Our democracy works when people participate, and every eligible voter deserves a fair and accessible opportunity to do exactly that.

"Oregon has safely and securely voted by mail for decades. I will keep fighting to protect Oregonians' right to vote and make sure every eligible voter can participate in our elections. If candidates are concerned that voters will reject their candidacy at the ballot box, the answer is not to make it harder for people to vote. The answer is to earn their votes."