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US Postal Service says mail-in ballot restrictions now in effect
By The BriefBrief · Sources (32)
Filed: Aug 27, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
Summary: The US Postal Service said mail-in ballot restrictions are now in effect after the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of changes backed by President Donald Trump. New legal challenges have been filed against the restrictions.
WHO: US Postal Service; US Supreme Court; President Donald Trump
WHAT: US Postal Service said mail-in ballot restrictions are now in effect following a Supreme Court ruling, as new challenges are filed.
WHEN: Aug 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The restrictions took effect after the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of changes backed by President Donald Trump, and additional challenges were filed.
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📋 How this story developed
- Aug 27 Judge lifts final block on Trump mail-in voting order
- Aug 26 Judge lifts block on Trump mail voting limits
- Aug 26 Supreme Court revives Trump mail-voting restrictions
- Aug 25 Supreme Court lets Trump pursue mail voting limits for now
- Aug 25 Supreme Court lets Trump mail-in ballot order take effect
- Aug 24 Supreme Court backs Trump on mail ballot curbs for now
- Aug 23 USPS sets new rules for mail-in ballots
- Aug 23 Postal Service publishes mail-in voting final rule
- Aug 23 USPS finalizes mail ballot rule ahead of court ruling
- Aug 22 Postal Service publishes finalized plan to restrict mail ballots
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