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Court Clears Way for Trump Mail-Ballot Rules, but Legal Fight Continues
politics21 hours ago

Court Clears Way for Trump Mail-Ballot Rules, but Legal Fight Continues

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, allowed federal agencies to proceed with parts of President Trump’s plan to regulate mail ballots (including lists of eligible voters and tighter processing) while leaving the merits of the rules to be decided in future litigation; California and other states vow to sue to block implementation before the November election, and the ruling does not compel states to use the Homeland Security lists or finalize the legality of the changes.

USPS proposes using voter-roll lists to gate mail ballots
politics2 months ago

USPS proposes using voter-roll lists to gate mail ballots

During a Senate hearing, Postmaster General David Steiner said USPS would not deliver election mail unless states provide a manifest of voters who requested mail-in ballots, effectively creating a federal absentee-voter list. Critics say the rule coerces states and undermines election control, and it’s tied to a Trump administration order; lawsuits are underway. USPS says the proposed rule aligns with Kit 600 best practices and would be blocked if courts intervene.