A US federal judge blocked the US Postal Service from implementing core parts of a new rule adopted at President Donald Trump’s direction that would tighten mail-in voting requirements ahead of the November congressional elections. District Judge Indira Talwani issued a temporary restraining order after Democratic-led states and voting rights groups sought it following a Supreme Court ruling that lifted earlier injunctions.
WHO:US District Judge Indira Talwani
WHAT:Issued a temporary restraining order blocking the US Postal Service from implementing core parts of a rule tightening mail-in voting requirements.
WHEN:Aug 27, 2026
WHERE:Boston, USA
WHY:Democratic-led states and voting rights groups sought the restraining order after a Supreme Court ruling lifted earlier injunctions.
