US judge repeats block on Trump’s bid to limit voting by mail - Al Jazeera
A U.S. federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's new mail-in voting rules for 14 days, citing the lack of time and funds for states to comply. This ruling impacts the upcoming midterm elections as legal battles over election administration continue.
Why it matters
The ruling directly affects the logistics of the U.S. midterm elections and highlights the ongoing tension between executive authority and state election management.
Judge blocks Trump’s mail voting rules for a second time, just days before ballots go out for the midterms.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Trump's bid to limit voting by mail has led to a slew of legal challenges (File: Reuters) By Al Jazeera Staff and AP Published On 28 Aug 2026 28 Aug 2026 A United States federal judge has for a second time blocked the Trump administration’s overhaul of election rules aimed at limiting voting by mail.
District Judge Indira Talwani late on Thursday blocked the US Postal Service’s new ballot rules for 14 days, hours after the agency said they had taken effect .
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