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US Postal Service Implements New Mail-in Voting Requirements Amid Court Orders

22 Ağustos 2026The Guardian

The US Postal Service is set to implement a new rule requiring states to provide voter information to the federal government before delivering mail-in ballots for the upcoming midterm elections. This move comes despite existing federal court orders in California and Massachusetts that currently block these changes.
The USPS's decision follows a March executive order signed by former President Donald Trump, which aimed to tighten mail-in voting regulations.
The new USPS rule is part of a broader trend of tightening voting regulations across the United States, often framed as measures to enhance election security. However, critics argue that such measures disproportionately impact marginalized communities and may suppress voter participation.
The USPS's push to enforce stricter mail-in voting regulations raises significant legal and ethical questions, particularly in light of the federal court injunctions. This situation highlights the ongoing tensions between federal and state authorities regarding election integrity and voter access.

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This article is based on information available as of October 2023 and may not reflect the most current developments.