US judge extends block on Trump order to restrict mail-in voting
Indira Talwani’s ruling presents major setback for president as first states begin to send out mail ballots for midterms
TL;DR
- A federal judge has extended a preliminary injunction blocking Donald Trump's executive order on mail-in voting restrictions.
- The ruling cited the tight election timeline and potential disenfranchisement of voters.
- The USPS has stated that the technology needed to implement the order is unavailable.
- A coalition of 24 state attorneys general sued the USPS to challenge the rule.
- Trump has a history of attempting to change election rules, with previous orders halted by judges.
- The Supreme Court had previously overturned a temporary block, stating lawsuits were filed prematurely.