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Chicago-area critics question legality, practicality of President Trump's mail-in ballot order

The U.S. Supreme Court has backed President Donald Trump's order aimed at curbing mail-in ballots.

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What happened The U.S. Supreme Court has backed President Donald Trump's order aimed at curbing mail-in ballots.
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CenterChicago-area critics question legality, practicality of President Trump's mail-in ballot order

WLS / ABC7 Chicago · Center · News report

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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Aug 25, 1:49 AM

Chicago-area critics question legality, practicality of President Trump's mail-in ballot order

The U.S. Supreme Court has backed President Donald Trump's order aimed at curbing mail-in ballots.

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Aug 25, 1:49 AM: WLS / ABC7 Chicago joined the source map.

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