Second federal judge blocks mail-ballot rule as Supreme Court weighs dispute
A Washington judge blocked USPS from enforcing a new mail-ballot rule as the Supreme Court considers a separate Massachusetts injunction before the midterms.
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Federal judge blocks Trump mail-ballot rules again before midterms
A Boston judge has paused new federal mail-ballot requirements for two weeks as the administration appeals, with the first 2026 ballots due to go out September 4.
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Maine joins lawsuit challenging new USPS rules for mail-in voting
Maine says absentee voting remains available under current procedures as a lawsuit challenges new USPS ballot-mail requirements ahead of the November 3 election.
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Washington joins 25-state lawsuit challenging new USPS mail-ballot rule
Washington officials say a new USPS rule could require counties to replace more than 5 million ballot envelopes before the November 3 election. Courts may decide whether the requirements take effect before ballots are mailed October 16.
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Oregon sues to block federal changes to mail-in-ballot handling before midterms
Oregon is challenging a new USPS ballot-mail rule as counties prepare for key 2026 deadlines. Current state voting procedures remain in effect while the lawsuit proceeds.
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Federal ballot-mail proposal remains blocked ahead of 2026 midterms
A Boston judge’s August 11 injunction blocks USPS from implementing a proposed federal ballot-mail process. State rules and ordinary deadlines remain in place.
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Postal watchdog outlines 15 options for USPS financial gap
A July 22 white paper lays out 15 possible revenue and cost changes for the U.S. Postal Service, including workforce, benefits and service options.
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California backs Eastvale’s push for an independent ZIP code
California has adopted a resolution supporting Eastvale’s campaign for its own ZIP code, but federal action is still required before the city’s address issue is resolved.
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USPS Watchdog Finds Vetting Gaps Despite Screening Improvements
A July 28 USPS watchdog audit found screening records for 96% of sampled recent hires but unresolved gaps in investigations, rehires and discipline.
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Eastvale’s ZIP code push gains state backing, but Congress must act
California has backed Eastvale’s independent ZIP code campaign, but residents should keep using 91752 or 92880 while federal action remains pending.
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July 14, 2026 D.C. Circuit vacates USPS voting case; PRC is first forum
D.C. Circuit vacated a district court ruling in State of New York v. Trump on July 14. Some USPS mail-service election challenges must start at the PRC.
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Talwani blocks Trump EO on federal voter lists and mail voting for 23 states + D.C.
A June 25 injunction by Judge Indira Talwani blocks key parts of Trump’s federal voter-list plan and USPS mail-voting rules for 23 states and D.C. ahead of Nov. 3.