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States renew fight against Trump's mail-in voting rule

States renew fight against Trump's mail-in voting rule

Summary

A group of states is trying again to stop President Trump's rule on mail-in voting through the U.S. Postal Service. After the Supreme Court said the states filed their case too early, they now want to block the rule before the upcoming elections.

Key Facts

  • President Trump issued an executive order related to mail-in voting and the Postal Service.
  • A coalition of 24 state attorneys general and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is challenging this rule.
  • The Supreme Court recently ruled that the states filed their lawsuit too soon.
  • The Court’s decision did not decide if the rule is good or bad, only that the timing of the lawsuit was wrong.
  • The states are trying to legally stop the rule before the midterm elections.
  • Critics of the rule say it could increase federal control over elections, which are usually managed by states.
  • The Postal Service has created a final rule to carry out President Trump’s mail-in voting plans.
  • The situation is developing and news will be updated as more information becomes available.
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