A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has once again halted the Postal Service’s attempt to tighten rules on mail‑in ballots, ruling that the changes could disenfranchise voters ahead of upcoming elections. The court found the Postal Service’s new guidelines—intended to speed up processing and reduce costs—unlawfully restrict the ability of voters to return ballots after the deadline for regular mail. Election officials and advocacy groups warned that the restrictions would disproportionately affect elderly, disabled and minority voters who rely on the postal system. The decision preserves the current, more flexible procedures for handling absentee ballots, keeping the status quo in place for the 2024 presidential race and other contests.
US judge again blocks Postal Service's mail-in voting restrictions Reuters
