Judge extends block restricting USPS mail-in ballot rule
A federal judge on Friday extended a block on the U.S. Postal Service’s new mail-in ballot requirements, preventing the agency from enforcing the rules for the November midterm elections.
TL;DR
- A federal judge extended a block on new USPS mail-in ballot requirements.
- The USPS is prevented from enforcing these rules for the November midterm elections.
- The decision replaces a temporary restraining order and keeps restrictions from taking effect through November 3.
- The judge granted a preliminary injunction, finding challengers were likely to succeed in arguing the USPS overstepped its authority.