Federal judge extends block on new USPS mail ballot rules

A federal judge has extended a block on new USPS mail ballot rules for the November midterms. The judge, Indira Talwani, issued a preliminary injunction, replacing a temporary order that had been in place until September 10.

The rules, which were part of President Donald Trump's executive order, aimed to limit mail voting during the midterms. The Trump administration had already appealed the initial restraining order and is likely to appeal the latest order as well.

The decision comes as states begin sending out mail ballots, with North Carolina being the first to do so. The administration is running out of time to make significant changes to voting procedures before the midterms.

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