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UPDATED Aug 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Aug 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
CA and other states sue to block USPS mail-ballot rules
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California and other Democratic-led states filed another lawsuit to stop the U.S. Postal Service from implementing new nationwide mail-ballot rules. The states argue the changes override state election authority, require unnecessary voter information, and could disrupt voting ahead of November. The USPS issued a 95-page final rule Friday tied to a Trump executive order.
WHO: California and a coalition of other Democratic-led states; U.S. Postal Service
WHAT: Sued to block USPS implementation of new nationwide rules for mailing ballots in federal elections
WHEN: Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: The states say the USPS rules usurp state authority over elections and expose voter information unnecessarily, arguing the changes are tied to President Trump’s executive order.
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