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Court Blocks USPS Order; House Passes Voter ID, Senate Stalled

7/26/2026

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The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals voted 2-1 to keep injunction blocking USPS from enforcing President Donald Trump's ballot order.
Judges Gustavo Gelpí and Julie Rikelman wrote the majority opinion, with Judge Joshua Dunlap issuing a partial dissent.
The House passed an updated SAVE America Act that requires proof of citizenship and strict photo ID for voter registration.
The Senate lacks the 60 votes needed to overcome a Democratic filibuster.

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Story summary

The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals voted 2-1 to keep injunction blocking USPS from enforcing President Donald Trump's ballot order.
Judges Gustavo Gelpí and Julie Rikelman wrote the majority opinion, with Judge Joshua Dunlap issuing a partial dissent.
The House passed an updated SAVE America Act that requires proof of citizenship and strict photo ID for voter registration.
The Senate lacks the 60 votes needed to overcome a Democratic filibuster.