Federal judge considers whether to extend ban against US Postal Service mail voting changes
Summary
A federal judge in Boston is deciding whether to extend a ban on the U.S. Postal Service requiring states to use a new mail voting system for upcoming elections. The judge previously issued a temporary order blocking the system, which was created under an executive order by President Donald Trump, and this case could go to the Supreme Court.Key Facts
- Judge Indira Talwani is hearing arguments about extending a ban on new mail voting rules by the U.S. Postal Service.
- The new system was ordered by President Donald Trump as part of an executive order for the midterm elections.
- The judge already issued a 14-day temporary ban last week, which will expire soon as states prepare to send out mail ballots.
- Talwani previously blocked the system for the November election, saying it was too late for major changes.
- The Supreme Court ruled that her earlier stop was premature since the Postal Service had not finalized the details of the new system until recently.
- Voting rights groups argue the president cannot set mail voting rules because the Constitution gives that power to states and Congress.
- Election officials say the Postal Service’s requirements are too difficult for them to follow before elections.
- Some mail ballots have already been sent out in areas like Wisconsin ahead of the potential new rules.
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