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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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The ruling maintains the current process for delivery, ensuring that voters not on a specific federal list can still have their ballots delivered by the U.S. Postal Service.
Key Facts
- A federal judge issued a ruling blocking President Trump's executive order regarding mail-in ballot delivery.
- 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 legal setback for the executive order.
Who's Mentioned
personDonald Trump“President who issued the executive order”organizationU.S. Postal Service“Agency subject to the blocked executive order”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”