US Postal Service says new mail ballot rules tied to Trump order are in effect
The US Postal Service has implemented new mail-in voting requirements linked to a Trump administration executive order. The policy, which mandates the exclusion of ballots from voters deemed ineligible by federal records, faces legal challenges from multiple states.
Why it matters
This policy represents a significant shift in federal oversight of state-run elections and is a focal point of ongoing legal and political conflict regarding voting rights.
A US Postal Service (USPS) processing and distribution center on 14 October 2020 in Portland, Oregon. A US Postal Service (USPS) processing and distribution center on 14 October 2020 in Portland, Oregon. Trump administration US Postal Service says new mail ballot rules tied to Trump order are in effect Move from USPS comes amid Trump administration’s efforts to restrict mail-in voting in November’s midterms
Prefer the Guardian on Google The US Postal Service (USPS) said on Thursday that new requirements for mail-in voting are now in effect as Donald Trump seeks to crack down on the practice. The move is expected to trigger a new round of legal challenges.
The Trump administration has sought to impose new rules requiring state election leaders to submit their voter rolls for inspection as part of a broader bid to increase federal government oversight over voting and elections.
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