A proposed rule change by the U.S. Postal Service could significantly restrict the ability of millions of voters to cast ballots by mail, raising concerns about access to voting rights ahead of upcoming elections. The rule would tighten deadlines for mail-in ballots, potentially disqualifying votes that arrive after the cutoff even if they were sent on time. Critics argue the move undermines safeguards for voters who rely on mail ballots, particularly in light of past delays and operational challenges within the postal system. The change has sparked legal challenges and bipartisan opposition from lawmakers who warn it could suppress participation in key elections.
Postal Service Rule Could Bar Millions From Voting by Mail The New York Times
