Federal judge extends block on Trump executive order seeking to limit mail voting in the midterms

A federal judge has extended her prohibition against the U.S. Postal Service implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to limit mail voting during the midterms. This decision comes as the first states begin sending out mail ballots, putting another major obstacle in the way of the administration. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani granted the preliminary injunction, replacing a temporary order she had previously issued.

The Trump administration has requested the Supreme Court to lift Talwani’s temporary order and may also appeal her latest decision. The legal battle surrounding mail voting could have significant ramifications for the upcoming elections, where control of Congress is at stake.

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