Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on USPS plan to restrict mail voting
The Trump administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court's block on a USPS plan that would impose new requirements on mail-in voting. Critics and election experts warn that the plan could cause significant disruptions to the upcoming midterm elections.
Why it matters
The legal battle highlights ongoing tensions regarding election integrity and the administrative capacity of the postal service during high-stakes voting periods.
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift a block on the U.S. Postal Service plan for President Trump's attempt to restrict mail-in voting for the midterm election.
For now, key parts of that plan are blocked by a temporary restraining order from a federal judge in Boston.
As the legal fight over Trump's mail-in voting order continues, here's what to know about the state of voting by mail for the midterms:
Has the USPS plan directly changed mail-in voting for the midterms?
No, key parts of the plan, including requirements for states, are currently blocked by a court order. Voting by mail is still available to all voters who are eligible for it in their states, and USPS is expected to deliver mail-in ballots for the midterm election as usual.
How could the USPS plan change mail-in voting?
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