USPS publishes draft rules to restrict mail-in ballots
By The BriefBrief
The US Postal Service released a 95-page final draft of proposed rules to restrict mail-in ballots under President Donald Trump. The rules would prevent USPS distribution of mail-in ballots in states that do not meet federal voter-record demands and require states to provide voter lists and redesign envelopes with barcodes for tracking, with the changes set to take effect if a court injunction is reversed.
WHO:United States Postal Service (USPS)
WHAT:USPS published a final draft of proposed rules restricting mail-in ballot distribution and requiring voter-record identification and barcode envelope redesigns.
WHEN:Aug 21, 2026
WHERE:USA
WHY:To ensure compliance with federal law and to allow the USPS rules to take effect immediately if the existing court injunction is reversed.
