NAACP Files Amicus Brief at U.S. Supreme Court Defending Mail-In Voting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 9, 2026
Contact: Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org
WASHINGTON – The NAACP has filed an amicus brief in support of the American people, fighting the Trump Administration's efforts to reduce access to the ballot box through mail-in voting. Through the amicus brief, the NAACP isurging the United States Supreme Court to reject the Trump administration's efforts to impose new restrictions on mail voting, a longstanding, safe, and trusted component of the nation's electoral system. The NAACP's brief highlights the real-world impact of the administration's attempt to use the U.S. Postal Service as a tool to disrupt and block access to vote by mail this election season.
"This is nothing more than a desperate, ill-advised and unconstitutional attempt to weaponize the U.S. Postal Service to deny and block voters access to vote by this mail," said Kristen Clarke, General Counsel of the NAACP. "That's why wehave filed litigation challenging this administration's haphazard attempt to make it more difficult for Americans to make their voices heard this midterm cycle. We are calling on the Supreme Court to deny this administration's attempt to leapfrog over the appellate courts to secure an outcome that would result in the mass disenfranchisement of eligible voters. We reject this administration's voter suppression efforts and will continue fighting to protect the right to vote for every American in our country."
The NAACP's brief argues that the proposed restrictions threaten access to the ballot for millions of eligible voters and would undermine a voting method relied upon by roughly one-third of Americans. The brief also warns that blocking access to mail-in voting would disproportionately burden Black voters and other historically marginalized communities who often depend on mail voting to overcome barriers to in-person voting.
The NAACP has filed this amicus brief as part of the NAACP's broader efforts to oppose voter suppression and defend democratic participation nationwide. The Association has consistently challenged attempts to erect barriers to voting, including efforts to limit mail voting, reduce early voting opportunities, impose burdensome voter identification requirements, and restrict access to voter registration.
The NAACP will continue fighting in the courts, in legislatures, and in communities across the country to protect the right to vote and ensure that our democracy works for everyone. To view the brief, click here.
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