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law13 hours ago•1 min saved

Judge finds USPS mail-ballot rule violates voting injunction

U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani ruled the Trump administration violated her nationwide injunction by issuing and pursuing new USPS mail-ballot design rules, rejecting the argument that merely publishing the rule didn’t breach the order; the injunction remains in effect until after the 2026 midterms and Talwani declined to grant the LWV's requested remedies. Separately, the Supreme Court paused a related challenge and left room for action on the final rule, with the administration arguing this supports vacating the injunction; states involved plan to sue once the final rule is published.

via Axios|

#election-law #injunction #law

politics1 day ago•2 min saved

New federal mail-ballot rule could reshape 2026 elections, groups warn

The administration’s proposed rule would require USPS to vet outgoing mail-ballot envelopes for federal compliance and use a new Federal Ballot Mail Portal to submit voter data, pressuring states to adopt a top-down federal system ahead of the 2026 midterms. Following a Supreme Court ruling on standing in a related citizenship-list case, lawsuits to block the rules continue, with officials warning compliance could be impractical in some jurisdictions and voting-rights groups warning of reduced ballot access for seniors, the disabled, rural residents, students, and workers. The situation remains unresolved as further injunctions and rulings loom.

via Axios|

#elections #federal-rule #litigation

politics1 day ago•7 min saved

Court Grants Procedural Win for Trump’s Mail-Ballot Plan, USPS Rollout Still Blocked

The Supreme Court ruled that a challenge to Trump’s March executive order on mail ballots was premature, allowing the Citizenship-list component managed by DHS to proceed while leaving the USPS mechanics—such as ballot 'manifests', standardized envelopes, and barcodes—blocked by a separate federal court ruling. The decision is procedural, not a ruling on legality, meaning the core USPS changes could be revisited before the midterms. USPS has signaled it won’t implement the rule without court approval, and ongoing lawsuits and a Massachusetts judge’s orders mean the policy remains in flux as states prepare for the election, with the Purcell principle potentially limiting last-minute changes. The outcome remains uncertain and could be decided again by the courts in the coming days.

via CNN|

#elections #mail-voting #politics

politics1 day ago•5 min saved

Court clears path for Trump’s mail-in voting overhaul ahead of midterms

The Supreme Court granted a stay and allowed the Trump administration to begin enforcing an executive order aimed at overhauling mail-in voting by creating citizenship lists and directing USPS to deliver ballots only to verified voters, despite lower-court blocks. The decision centers on jurisdiction and potential harm to the executive branch, with dissents warning that election challenges can come too late or too early and cautioning against expanding presidential overreach into election administration.

via Courthouse News|

#elections #executive-order #mail-in-voting

politics1 day ago•3 min saved

Supreme Court Clears Early Path for Trump's Mail-In Ballot Order

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling along ideological lines, temporarily lifts an injunction to let parts of the Trump administration's 2026 mail‑in ballot executive order move forward in 23 states, focusing on whether the lower court acted prematurely rather than deciding the policy's legality; the ruling allows the USPS to implement some provisions even as other parts remain blocked and the broader challenges continue, leaving room for further judicial review.

via NBC News|

#executive-order #mail-in-ballots #politics

local1 day ago•5 min saved

Five indicted in Houston stolen-check scheme tied to USPS routes

Five people, including three USPS mail carriers, have been indicted in a federal case accusing them of stealing roughly $24 million in checks from mail on Houston routes and selling them via a Telegram channel called 'slipsandchips'; Vaughn recruited Kilpatrick, Alexander and Joubert to steal checks and Bryant to purchase them, with shipments sent by FedEx. The scheme spanned roughly Oct 2022–Sept 2024 and targeted banks including Chase, Amegy, Citibank, BMO and Stellar. They face conspiracy to commit bank fraud and multiple bank-fraud charges, with potential asset forfeiture if convicted. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

via Click2Houston|

#bank-fraud #houston #local

politics1 day ago•5 min saved

Voter groups push court to halt USPS mail-voting rule before election

A coalition of voting-rights groups filed an emergency motion asking a federal court to enforce an injunction blocking USPS from finalizing a Trump-era rule restricting mail-in voting ahead of the November election. The USPS says the rule would take effect only with Supreme Court relief and would have no impact before November, while the DOJ plans to oppose the emergency request. Judge Indira Talwani rejected DOJ’s request for extra briefing time and ordered filings by Aug. 25, with the final rule publication slated for Aug. 26; the case centers on preventing disruption to voters and election officials this fall.

via Democracy Docket|

#doj #injunction #mail-voting

elections3 days ago•3 min saved

USPS Pushes Barcoded Ballot Rules Amid Court Battles

USPS released a 95-page draft to curb mail-in ballots, requiring states to share voter records and redesign ballot envelopes with barcodes to track materials; the rules could take effect if a court injunction is lifted, but have been blocked by judges who say the policy oversteps into election administration—sparking claims of federal overreach and potential voter suppression. Supporters say the changes would improve efficiency and compliance with federal law, while critics note that election fraud is exceedingly rare and warn the move could undermine access to ballots ahead of the midterms.

via Al Jazeera|

#barcodes #court-injunction #elections

politics3 days ago•6 min saved

USPS pushes voter-list requirement for mail ballots, but injunction blocks rollout

The USPS issued a rule to require states to share lists of voters who received mail-in ballots, aligning with President Trump’s March executive order, but the rule cannot take effect while a federal court injunction blocks that order; it would only apply if the injunction is lifted for the upcoming midterms.

via Fox News|

#executive-order #injunction #mail-in-ballots

politics4 days ago•2 min saved

USPS intensifies mail‑in voting rules ahead of midterms despite court blocks

The USPS plans to publish a final rule that would force states to share voter lists with federal agencies and adopt stricter mail-ballot procedures, including a Federal Ballot Mail Portal to verify ballots, with the agency saying it would stop delivering ballots if states don’t comply. Two federal injunctions in California and Massachusetts currently block the changes, even as the administration has sued about 30 states for withholding voter data. The rule ties to a March executive order aimed at restricting mail voting, and officials say changes could take effect if injunctions are lifted. Public comments on the proposal exceeded 200,000, and Trump has publicly supported tighter mail-voting rules while himself voting by mail in a Florida primary this year.

via The Guardian|

#court-orders #election-portal #mail-in-voting

local5 days ago•2 min saved

Video shows Pasadena mail carrier attacking neighborhood peacock, investigators say

A Pasadena mail carrier is under investigation after video appears to show him striking a neighborhood peacock with a stick before driving away. The bird, known locally as Sugar, was found injured and is being cared for by the Pasadena Humane Wildlife Center, which reports minor wounds but no broken bones; USPS confirms it is reviewing the incident and authorities are seeking additional footage to aid the investigation.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#investigation #local #pasadena

politics13 days ago•6 min saved

Trump urges Supreme Court to rescue USPS mail-ballot limits before midterms

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to quickly intervene to permit its USPS plan to place nationwide limits on mail voting ahead of the 2026 midterms after a lower court blocked the plan a second time. California and other states argue the changes are premature and would disrupt voting, while the administration contends delaying would irreparably harm election integrity. The bid centers on two Talwani rulings in separate cases, with the Court's ruling still pending.

via Los Angeles Times|

#mail-voting #midterms #politics

politics14 days ago•6 min saved

Court blocks USPS mail-in rule changes ahead of 2026 midterms

A federal judge in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction blocking key parts of Trump's executive order tightening mail-in voting, including a rule that would have prevented USPS from transmitting ballots for states that do not provide federal voter lists. The ruling halts those provisions for the 2026 midterms but allows nonbinding USPS guidance; the DOJ plans to appeal and the plaintiffs must post a $100 bond by August 18.

via Fox News|

#elections #executive-order #judiciary

business17 days ago•1 min saved

USPS Faces $2.5B Loss, Urges Congress to Fast-Track Reforms

The U.S. Postal Service posted a $2.5 billion net loss for its fiscal third quarter and is pressing Congress for relief and reforms, including possible ZIP-code expansions, service adjustments, and a January stamp-price increase, as it faces costly six-day delivery and thousands of unprofitable post offices; the agency has borrowed from its employees’ retirement fund and hired restructuring advisers while warning that without action it may scale back service amid decades of losses tied to the shift away from first-class mail.

via NBC News|

#business #congress #delivery-services

politics22 days ago•5 min saved

Democratic states urge Supreme Court to block Trump’s mail-ballot rules

California and 22 Democratic-led states asked the Supreme Court to block the Trump administration’s USPS-backed effort to restrict mail ballots, arguing it’s too late in the election year and could cause errors and disenfranchise voters, while noting that states—not the president—set federal election rules.

via latimes.com|

#democrats #mail-ballots #politics