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Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court over USPS mail-in ballot restrictions

The Trump administration has filed an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court to overturn a federal judge's block on new U.S. Postal Service (USPS) regulations regarding mail-in ballots. The proposed rules would require states to submit voter lists to an online portal and use specific barcode designs on ballot envelopes. The administration contends these are modest requirements intended to ensure election integrity.

U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, who issued a preliminary injunction against the plan, expressed skepticism during recent hearings. She noted that the USPS has not provided sufficient information on how the tracking portal would function, suggesting the implementation might resemble an “experiment” so close to the midterm elections. A whistleblower report has further alleged that the USPS has not adequately tested the necessary online portal system.

A coalition of 23 Democratic-led states and various voting rights groups are challenging the order, arguing that the President and USPS lack the constitutional authority to regulate election procedures, which is a power reserved for states and Congress. As North Carolina begins mailing absentee ballots, the legal battle intensifies with the Supreme Court expected to provide a decision following a September 8 deadline for responses.

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Donald Trump · Indira Talwani · North Carolina · Supreme Court · Supreme Court of the United States · U.S. Postal Service

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