Federal judge extends block on Trump executive order seeking to limit mail voting in the midterms
A federal judge on Friday extended her prohibition against the U.S. Postal Service implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to limit mail voting during the midterms, putting another major obstacle in the way…
A federal judge has extended her prohibition on the U.S. Postal Service from implementing President Donald Trump's executive order to limit mail voting during the midterms, hindering the administration's efforts as the first states commence sending out mail ballots. Judge Indira Talwani in Boston issued a preliminary injunction, replacing a temporary order she granted until Sept.
10. The Trump administration has already appealed Talwani's restraining order, and it is probable that the latest order will also face an appeal. The administration is running out of time to make significant changes to voting procedures. North Carolina initiated the distribution of its first mail ballots on Friday, and additional states will soon follow.
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