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Judges Halt Trump Mail Ballot Rules, Extend Count Window

7/3/2026

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Washington judge blocked USPS from implementing U.S. President Donald Trump's mail-ballot delivery changes, citing 2021 NAACP agreement.
Supreme Court ruled states may receive and count ballots five days after Election Day, defining 2026 deadline.
Federal judge in New Hampshire dismissed Justice Department request for voter-roll data because agency failed to show need.
Election law experts said Constitution gives states, not the President, authority over election time, place and manner.

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Washington judge blocked USPS from implementing U.S. President Donald Trump's mail-ballot delivery changes, citing 2021 NAACP agreement.
Supreme Court ruled states may receive and count ballots five days after Election Day, defining 2026 deadline.
Federal judge in New Hampshire dismissed Justice Department request for voter-roll data because agency failed to show need.
Election law experts said Constitution gives states, not the President, authority over election time, place and manner.