President Donald Trump's executive order seeks to restrict mail-ballot distribution before the November 2026 midterm elections and faces federal court challenges.
Where it stands
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service's core mail-ballot requirements while litigation over Trump's order continues.
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August 2026
2 days ago
Aug 28Trump administration appealed ruling blocking mail-voting restrictions
3 days ago
Aug 27Federal judge halted newly implemented Postal Service ballot restrictions
Aug 27Postal Service implemented new mail-ballot requirements
Wed, Aug 26
Aug 26U.S. federal judge lifted nationwide mail-voting injunction
Aug 26States sued U.S. Postal Service over mail-ballot rule
Tue, Aug 25
Aug 25Federal judge found Postal Service violated injunction but allowed rule
Mon, Aug 24
Aug 24U.S. Supreme Court temporarily allowed key mail-voting restrictions
Wed, Aug 12
Aug 12Trump administration renewed Supreme Court mail-ballot request
Tue, Aug 11
Aug 11Federal judge expanded injunction against Postal Service ballot restrictions
July 2026
Mon, Jul 27
Jul 27Trump administration asked Supreme Court to restore mail-voting restrictions