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Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court over USPS mail-in ballot rules
The Trump administration has made a third appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to lift a preliminary injunction blocking new United States Postal Service (USPS) regulations for mail-in ballots. The disputed rules, issued in August, require states to use automation-compatible envelopes with unique barcodes and to upload voter data to a federal portal. The administration argues these measures are necessary to ensure ballot integrity and prevent fraud.
Conversely, a coalition of states and election officials argues the rules could lead to mass disenfranchisement, especially given the proximity to the November midterm elections. A federal judge, Indira Talwani, previously issued an injunction to halt the enforcement of these regulations, citing the risk to millions of voters. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld this injunction, refusing the administration's request to stay the ruling.
Concerns regarding the impact of postal changes have already surfaced, with reports indicating an increase in rejected ballots due to late postmarks in Washington and Oregon. As some states, including Alabama, North Carolina, and Wisconsin, have already begun distributing mail ballots, the Supreme Court's decision carries significant urgency for the upcoming election cycle.
Entities
1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals · Department of Justice · Donald Trump · Indira Talwani · John Sauer · Supreme Court of the United States · U.S. Postal Service · U.S. Supreme Court · United States Postal Service
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 10 SOURCES] The administration requested the Supreme Court to allow the USPS to stop sending ballots to states that have not submitted qualified voter lists. www.epochtimes.com · bellerdigital.net · radiotvsierras.com · santafederf.com.ar · tolhuinprimero.com · +4 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The regulations require state and local authorities to submit ballot envelope designs to the USPS for approval. laopinion.com · rpp.pe
- [● 4 SOURCES] The rules mandate the use of unique barcodes and an electronic platform for voter information. laopinion.com · rpp.pe · noticias31.com.do · exame.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Talwani found that implementing the system less than 70 days before the election poses a significant risk to voters. laopinion.com · rpp.pe · noticias31.com.do · www.polialert.com
- [● 16 SOURCES] The Trump administration filed an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court to implement new USPS mail-in voting rules. www.epochtimes.com · laopinion.com · www.nishinippon.co.jp · rpp.pe · noticias31.com.do · +10 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Supreme Court previously ruled that states were not yet eligible to challenge the order because it had not yet formally affected their election management. www.epochtimes.com · rpp.pe
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The administration aims to combat fraud in federal election mail-in voting. www.epochtimes.com
- [● 16 SOURCES] Judge Indira Talwani issued an order extending a preliminary injunction against the new rules. www.epochtimes.com · laopinion.com · rpp.pe · noticias31.com.do · radiotvsierras.com · +10 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A coalition of 24 states and the District of Columbia filed an emergency appeal against the administration. www.world-today-news.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The rules mandate new ballot envelopes featuring individualized voter barcodes. www.world-today-news.com · freerepublic.com · lynnwoodtimes.com · matzav.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously denied the Trump administration's request to stay the injunction. freerepublic.com · www.staradvertiser.com · matzav.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Trump administration argues the rules are necessary to prevent mail-in voting fraud. www.world-today-news.com · lynnwoodtimes.com