Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump Mail-In Voting Order

A U.S. federal appeals court upheld a ruling that blocked President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at creating a federal voter list and limiting who can receive a mail ballot. The decision, issued on Saturday, marks the latest judicial rebuke of Trump's efforts to restrict mail-in voting. The government said it may appeal to the Supreme Court.

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Appeals Court Upholds Blocks on Trump Order Restricting Mail Voting

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The ruling on Saturday was the latest rebuke to President Trump’s attacks on mail-in voting. The government says it may take the case to the Supreme Court.

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CBS Published 26 July 2026

U.S. appeals court upholds ruling blocking Trump's order on mail-in voting

A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.

NYT Published 26 July 2026

Appeals Court Upholds Blocks on Trump Order Restricting Mail Voting

The ruling on Saturday was the latest rebuke to President Trump’s attacks on mail-in voting. The government says it may take the case to the Supreme Court.

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