Trump appeals to Supreme Court for third time over mail-in ballot restrictions
The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court on Sunday for the third time over the U.S. Postal Service’s new mail-in ballot requirements that remain blocked by a federal judge.
TL;DR
- The Trump administration is appealing to the Supreme Court for the third time over USPS mail-in ballot requirements.
- A federal judge, Indira Talwani, has blocked the new requirements, extending a preliminary injunction.
- The Department of Justice argues the injunction will cause 'confusion and chaos' as states begin mailing ballots.
- The administration wants the Supreme Court to grant a stay to override the injunction pending appeal.
- The new rule requires mail-in ballots to have specific markings and barcodes for tracking by USPS.
- The administration states the rule is intended to help USPS track ballots and ensure eligibility, without USPS determining eligibility or counting votes.