US Postal Service shares mail-in ballot restrictions despite court ruling
The US Postal Service has released proposed rules to restrict mail-in ballots, which would take effect if current court injunctions are lifted. The rules require states to share voter records and use specific barcode-enabled envelopes, sparking criticism over federal overreach into state-run elections.
Why it matters
This conflict highlights the ongoing political tension regarding election integrity and the balance of power between federal agencies and state governments in the US.
US President Donald Trump has called for restrictions on mail-in voting as part of a bid to exert control over elections.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing the US Postal Service to implement rules for mail-in ballots [File: David Zalubowski/AP Photo] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 22 Aug 2026 22 Aug 2026 The United States Postal Service (USPS) has published a final draft of its proposed rules to restrict the use of mail-in ballots under President Donald Trump .
The rules have so far been blocked by the US court system. But the USPS shared the 95-page update on Friday so that the rules can go into effect immediately if the existing court injunction is reversed.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in