US Democratic Backsliding and Midterm Election Integrity

Mail-in voting rules and the Supreme Court's treatment of Trump's executive order are becoming central to 2026 election disputes. Allegations that DOJ targeted Muslim professors while ignoring anti-Muslim discrimination, alongside prosecutions involving journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, point to politicized enforcement and worsening civil-rights conditions. These developments could affect voter confidence and the GOP's midterm prospects.