Judge blocks Trump’s order aimed at using USPS to restrict mailin voting
Aug 11, 2026
Ruling expands on earlier order that prevented implementation in 23 mostly Democratic-led statesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA federal judge on Tuesday blocked the US Postal Service (USPS) from implementing part of Donald Trump’s executive order that aims to tighten
rules for mail-in voting ahead of November midterm elections that will decide control of Congress.The ruling by US district judge Indira Talwani in Boston in effect expanded on an earlier order she had issued in June that had prevented Trump’s administration from implementing it in 23 mostly Democratic-led states. Continue reading... ...read more read less