LA-area prosecutors charge postmasters over mail ballots
By The BriefBrief
California prosecutors are charging federal postmasters with felonies for allegedly obeying President Trump’s order to withhold delivery of mail ballots to voters. The case is framed as part of California’s effort to counter the federal move ahead of the fall voting period.
WHO:California county prosecutors; federal postmasters; President Donald Trump
WHAT:County prosecutors file felony charges against federal postmasters for allegedly withholding delivery of mail ballots per a Trump order.
WHEN:Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
WHERE:California
WHY:No specific cause was reported beyond the event itself.
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