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Federal judge lifts nationwide block on mail-in voting restrictions

Federal judge lifts nationwide block on mail-in voting restrictions

Summary

A federal judge in Boston allowed mail-in voting restrictions to start temporarily across the U.S. This change follows a recent Supreme Court decision and lets the Trump administration enforce the rules before the November elections.

Key Facts

  • The judge involved is U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani.
  • The previous block on mail-in voting restrictions was nationwide.
  • The judge lifted this block temporarily on Wednesday.
  • The decision came after the Supreme Court made a ruling affecting the case.
  • The Justice Department asked the judge to reconsider the earlier block.
  • The mail-in voting restrictions will start ahead of the November midterm elections.
  • These changes relate to how mail-in ballots are handled before voting day.
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