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D.C. Circuit Lifts Injunction, Lets USPS Proceed With Changes

7/15/2026

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The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted 2020 injunction, letting the Postal Service proceed with changes.
The appeals panel said the states filed in the wrong court and must first seek Postal Regulatory Commission review.
Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan, Judge Robert Wilkins and Judge Neomi Rao wrote that Congress requires a specialized filing process.
President Donald Trump and Republicans have called for tighter mail-ballot controls ahead of the midterms.

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The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted 2020 injunction, letting the Postal Service proceed with changes.
The appeals panel said the states filed in the wrong court and must first seek Postal Regulatory Commission review.
Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan, Judge Robert Wilkins and Judge Neomi Rao wrote that Congress requires a specialized filing process.
President Donald Trump and Republicans have called for tighter mail-ballot controls ahead of the midterms.