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August 22, 2026
USPS Publishes New Rule for Mail-in Ballots Pending Court Approval
- The USPS published a final rule requiring states to submit lists of voters eligible for mail-in ballots at least 60 days before elections.
- This rule aligns with a March executive order from President Trump and aims to enhance election security.
- Implementation of the rule is blocked by federal court injunctions, which must be lifted for it to take effect.
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- US postal service issues rules to tighten mail-in voting if court gives OKAug 22, 2026 at 1:21 AM · Reuters
- US Postal Service rule tightens mail-in voting despite court orders blocking changesAug 22, 2026 at 2:06 AM · The Guardian
- Postal Service Publishes Finalized Plan to Restrict Mail BallotsAug 22, 2026 at 2:37 AM · NYT
- USPS publishes rule to block mail-in ballots from states that don't provide voter listsAug 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM · Fox News