Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump’s order limiting mail voting in midterms - AP News
Democratic-led states have filed a new lawsuit to challenge a Trump administration executive order that imposes new requirements on mail-in voting. While a federal judge lifted a previous injunction, the legal battle continues as the midterm elections approach.
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The litigation creates significant uncertainty for election administration and voter access just weeks before the midterm contests.
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A federal judge on Wednesday lifted a major obstacle to President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting, even as Democratic state officials filed a new court challenge with the midterm elections fast approaching.
The fresh round of legal wrangling comes just two days after the Supreme Court handed down a procedural ruling in Trump’s favor, and could mean the issue lands before the high court again before the pivotal contests for control of Congress. The first mailed ballots are set to be sent out next week.
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