Judge again blocks Trump’s effort to restrict voting by mail as ballots start going out
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Last updated: September 7, 2026
A judge has once again blocked former President Trump's attempt to limit mail-in voting. This ruling comes as mail-in ballots are beginning to be distributed to voters. The Trump administration is concurrently appealing a similar previous order to the Supreme Court.
- A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction, preventing the Trump administration from implementing new rules that would have restricted mail-in voting access. These rules were introduced by the U.S. Postal Service and aimed to change policies regarding ballot collection and delivery.
- The judge's decision supports the argument that these new USPS policies could disenfranchise voters, particularly in the lead-up to elections where mail-in voting is expected to be prevalent. The ruling emphasizes the potential for these changes to cause irreparable harm to the electoral process.
- The Trump administration's appeal to the Supreme Court signifies a continued legal battle over the administration's efforts to alter postal operations in ways that critics argue are politically motivated and could impact election outcomes. The timing of this injunction is critical, as voters are already receiving ballots by mail.
- The court found that the administration's changes were likely to violate federal law and potentially undermine public confidence in the election. The preliminary injunction will remain in effect while further legal proceedings take place.
