USPS makes new rules for mail-in ballots
Summary
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has proposed new rules requiring states to provide voter information, like name and address, linked to a unique barcode for every mail-in ballot. These rules will not start until a court allows them, and the USPS will not deliver ballots from states that do not follow these rules.Key Facts
- The USPS wants states to send voter names and addresses for each mail-in ballot attached to a barcode.
- States must enter this information into a federal system before ballots are mailed.
- USPS would stop delivering ballots from states that don’t follow the new rules.
- The new rules do not include information like birthdates or Social Security numbers.
- USPS will not decide who can vote or count the ballots.
- These rules are less strict than President Trump’s earlier proposals, which included citizenship checks and uniform ballots.
- Exceptions for military, disabled voters, or those who are ill or traveling are not included in this rule.
- The rule aims to help federal law enforcement track ballots sent by mail to enforce federal laws.
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