Federal judge reinforces block against Trump mail-in voting restrictions

A federal judge on Tuesday again blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing an executive order on voting by mail, which directed the agency to only supply mail-in ballots to states that provided the federal government with lists of eligible voters. In June, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani ruled that Trump’s orde

A federal judge in Boston blocked the USPS from enforcing Trump's executive order on mail-in voting rules ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

“That it is now less than 90 days before the November 3, 2026 midterm elections underscores the critical need for an injunction to prevent Defendants from changing election rules on the eve of the election."

Executive order sought to create federal voter list and involve USPS in election operations in a way that would limit mail-in voting

Judge Again Bars Trump Administration From Implementing Order That Sought To Limit Mail Voting  HuffPost

Judge again bars Trump administration from implementing order that sought to limit mail voting  AP News

A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service nationwide from implementing part of President Trump's executive order for mail-in voting restrictions. Why it matters: The ruling effectively freezes a key piece of Trump's attempted overhaul of mail-in voting. His executive order had e

Judge again bars Trump administration from implementing order that sought to limit mail voting  Toronto Star

Judge again bars Trump administration from implementing order that sought to limit mail voting

Ruling expands on earlier order that prevented implementation in 23 mostly Democratic-led states Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A federal judge on Tuesday blocked ⁠the US Postal ⁠Service ​(USPS) from implementing part of Donald Trump’s executive order that aims ⁠to tighten rules for mail-in voting

Judge blocks US Postal Service from restricting mail-in voting  reuters.com

A federal judge expanded a block on a key part of President Trump's order to restrict mail-in voting for this fall's midterms, banning the Postal Service from carrying out directives in every state.

A federal judge in Boston entered a nationwide order blocking the US Postal Service from carrying out President Donald Trump’s directives to overhaul mail-in voting policies before the November midterm elections, expanding an earlier halt that covered roughly half the country.

The ruling freezes the voter-approved measure as state officials argue the county cannot override California laws governing mail ballots.

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Supreme Court faces plea to block Trump mail-in ballot rules  USA Today