Judge temporarily blocks new Postal Service rules for mail voting

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A federal judge issued a temporary block on new U.S. Postal Service rules for mail voting in the November midterm elections.
The judge cited that Congress has not given the Postal Service the authority to set rules for federal elections, arguing states have this constitutional power.
The order blocks enforcement for 14 days, stating compliance with the new rules would cause irreparable harm to states with insufficient time and resources.
The new rules, issued in response to a presidential executive order, established design requirements for mail ballot envelopes and mandated an online portal for state election officials.
A coalition of two dozen states and voting rights groups challenged the regulations, arguing they interfere with states' election administration powers.
The Justice Department is expected to appeal the decision.

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