California and other states warned the U.S. Supreme Court that allowing USPS mail-ballot rules to stand would create “chaos,” after a federal judge halted the nationwide plan. The Trump administration asked the Court to revive it, arguing the federal government would be seriously harmed by voter fraud if it is not reinstated.
WHO:California and other states; the Trump administration; the U.S. Supreme Court; a federal judge
WHAT:States urged the Supreme Court not to revive USPS mail-ballot rules that a federal judge already halted nationwide.
WHEN:Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 4:54 PM ET
WHERE:California
WHY:The Trump administration argues the federal government would be seriously harmed by voter fraud if the USPS mail-ballot rules are not reinstated.
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