Judge extends block on Postal Service's new Trump-backed mail-in ballot requirements
Summary
A federal judge extended a court order blocking new U.S. Postal Service rules about mail-in voting. The rules were set to be used in the November midterm elections, but the judge stopped them after states and voting groups raised concerns.Key Facts
- Judge Indira Talwani issued a preliminary injunction to stop the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules.
- The rules were finalized and published at the end of last month.
- The court previously blocked the rules temporarily on August 26.
- The extension came after a hearing and a request from about 24 states led by Democrats and voting rights groups.
- The decision affects preparations for mail ballots in the November midterm elections.
- The judge’s order prevents changes to mail voting processes just before the election.
- The news is developing and may be updated as more information comes in.
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