Judge denies Trump administration bid to lift temporary block on mail-ballot order
A federal judge on Monday denied requests from the Trump administration and Republican-led states to lift a temporary block on key parts of a U.S. Postal Service rule implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order intended to secure federal elections.
TL;DR
- A federal judge denied the Trump administration's request to lift a temporary block on a U.S. Postal Service rule.
- The rule is part of an executive order intended to secure federal elections.
- The judge's temporary restraining order remains in place as the administration appeals.
- An expedited hearing is scheduled to consider a preliminary injunction.