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24 states sue to block new Postal Service rules for mail voting

The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.

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A federal judge in Boston canceled a nationwide ruling that blocked U.S. Postal Service work on President Trump's order to limit mail-in voting for the midterm election. But a new block may come soon.

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Judge clears the way for Postal Service work on Trump's mail-in voting order for now

A federal judge in Boston canceled a nationwide ruling that blocked U.S. Postal Service work on President Trump's order to limit mail-in voting for the midterm election. But a new block may come soon.

Where Does Trump’s Effort to Restrict Mail Voting Stand?NYTimes – US
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Where Does Trump’s Effort to Restrict Mail Voting Stand?

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to continue with plans to curtail mail-in voting, but the fast-moving, high-stakes legal fight continues.

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Judge Allows Postal Service Effort to Restrict Mail Voting, for Now

The order came amid a spate of legal challenges, including one by Democratic state attorneys general, that could still result in the rules being blocked.

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