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Appeals Court Temporarily Lets USPS Advance Trump Mail Voting Rule

The court’s pause lets USPS keep developing a ballot-tracking system that critics say could delay or reject mail ballots for millions of voters.

  • On Friday, a federal appeals court paused a lower court ruling, allowing the USPS to advance a Trump-backed mail voting rule while litigation continues.
  • Earlier this month, a federal judge blocked the plan, finding it likely violated a 2021 settlement with the NAACP requiring the Postal Service to take "extraordinary measures" through at least 2028.
  • The rule mandates that States submit voter lists and use unique barcodes, though Critics warn these federal requirements could disproportionately delay or reject ballots from Local areas.
  • Judges noted the legal challenge may be premature, creating a patchwork landscape where Some rulings block parts of the policy while others allow the rulemaking process to move forward.
  • With the 2026 midterms approaching, the ongoing legal battle creates uncertainty for Americans, potentially changing election rules close to Election Day for States and voters relying on mail ballots.
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WLTReport broke the news on Friday, July 17, 2026.
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