Clarence Thomas is an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Case
Trump’s administration says new USPS ballot-mail requirements will deter fraud. States, civil-rights groups and some justices dispute their authority and timing. The case asks whether mandatory enforcement should proceed for the November 2026 election.
Role at the time: Supreme Court associate justice, joining the dissent
Statement summary
Thomas joins the position that enforcement should be allowed during the appeal.
“Recorded action: Thomas expressly joined Alito’s dissent in favor of granting the government’s stay request.”
Defends enforcement through an express joinder.
Statement dates: September 14, 2026
Statement dates: September 14, 2026
