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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 11, 2026Hillsborough

Federal judge blocks executive order restricting mail-in ballot delivery

A federal judge has blocked an executive order from President Donald Trump that would have prohibited the U.S. Postal Service from delivering mail-in ballots to voters not included on a federal government-compiled list. This ruling prevents the administration from enforcing the restriction on ballot delivery services.

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Why It Matters

The ruling maintains the current process for mail-in ballot delivery, ensuring that voters who are eligible under state laws but not on a federal list can still have their ballots delivered by the U.S. Postal Service.

Key Facts

  • A federal judge issued an injunction blocking President Trump's executive order regarding mail-in ballots.
  • The executive order sought to bar the U.S. Postal Service from delivering ballots to voters not on a federal government-compiled list.
  • This is the second time this specific executive order has faced a legal setback in court.

Who's Mentioned

personDonald Trump“President who issued the executive order.”organizationU.S. Postal Service“Agency directed by the executive order to restrict ballot delivery.”personIndira Talwani“U.S. District Court Judge who issued the injunction.”organization1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals“Appellate court that previously upheld a similar ruling.”organizationLeague of Women Voters“Plaintiff in the lawsuit.”