Appeals court rejects Trump bid to curb mail-in voting in 23 states
A federal appeals court has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to implement new rules for mail-in voting across 23 states. The court upheld a lower-court injunction, citing the urgency of the upcoming elections and the potential for confusion.
Why it matters
This ruling impacts the administration of US elections and the accessibility of voting procedures during a critical political cycle.
Chester county, Pennsylvania, election workers process mail-in and absentee ballots at West Chester University in West Chester on 4 November 2020. Chester county, Pennsylvania, election workers process mail-in and absentee ballots at West Chester University in West Chester on 4 November 2020. US voting rights Appeals court rejects Trump bid to curb mail-in voting in 23 states Judge rejects administration’s request to lift injunction secured by several Democratic-led states on 25 June
Prefer the Guardian on Google A federal appeals court on Saturday declined to allow Donald Trump’s administration to implement in 23 states his executive order that aims to tighten rules for mail-in voting before the November elections that will decide control of Congress.
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