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Judge Considers Extending USPS Mail-Ballot Injunction

9/4/2026

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Story summary
  • Judge Indira Talwani is hearing arguments to extend her injunction against the USPS mail-ballot rule.
  • The 14-day restraining order expires next week after the Supreme Court said the prior injunction was premature.
  • Election officials say they cannot meet the new requirements because the portal remains inactive.
  • A whistleblower warned the rule could discard millions of ballots if any barcode error occurs.