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Appeals Court Upholds Injunction, Bars USPS Ballot-Mail Limits

7/26/2026

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Court of Appeals denied the DOJ's request to lift an injunction, keeping Judge Indira Talwani's ruling.
A 2-1 panel affirmed the provisions unconstitutional.
The order directs Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to compile data and DOJ to investigate who mailed ballots to ineligible people.
The court said U.S. Postal Service (USPS) lacks authority to limit delivery to voters.
Justice Department warned it may seek Supreme Court review if ruling stands.

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Story summary

Court of Appeals denied the DOJ's request to lift an injunction, keeping Judge Indira Talwani's ruling.
A 2-1 panel affirmed the provisions unconstitutional.
The order directs Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to compile data and DOJ to investigate who mailed ballots to ineligible people.
The court said U.S. Postal Service (USPS) lacks authority to limit delivery to voters.
Justice Department warned it may seek Supreme Court review if ruling stands.