Federal judge again blocks Trump's mail ballot order just before midterms

A federal judge has issued a 14-day temporary restraining order blocking President Trump’s executive order that limited mail-in voting. This ruling halts the U.S. Postal Service rule implementing the order for the second time, impacting the upcoming midterm elections. Democrats and voting rights groups argue the order is unconstitutional and interferes with election rules, while the Postal Service states it does not determine voter eligibility.

• A federal judge has blocked President Trump’s executive order limiting mail-in voting for the second time.
• The 14-day temporary restraining order halts enforcement of a new U.S. Postal Service rule.
• The ruling comes shortly before mail ballots are sent out for the midterm elections.
• Democrats and voting rights groups argue the order is unconstitutional and interferes with election rules.
• The Postal Service rule requires states to submit recipient information and meet specific envelope and barcode requirements.
• Plaintiff states argue they lack the time and resources to comply with the new directives before the midterms.
• The case could significantly impact the November midterms, where nearly one-third of Americans vote by mail.
• President Trump has criticized mail-in voting, though he himself uses it.