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Judge Blocks Trump Mail-Voting Order With Permanent Injunction

9/7/2026

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U.S. federal judge Indira Talwani issued a permanent injunction blocking U.S. President Donald Trump’s mail-voting order.
The injunction follows a 14-day restraining order in late August that halted USPS voting-rule changes.
DOJ solicitor general John Sauer appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing the freeze causes serious, irreparable voter harm.
Democracy Defenders Fund and Campaign Legal Center filed lawsuits challenging Trump’s 2025 and 2026 voting executive orders.

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U.S. federal judge Indira Talwani issued a permanent injunction blocking U.S. President Donald Trump’s mail-voting order.
The injunction follows a 14-day restraining order in late August that halted USPS voting-rule changes.
DOJ solicitor general John Sauer appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing the freeze causes serious, irreparable voter harm.
Democracy Defenders Fund and Campaign Legal Center filed lawsuits challenging Trump’s 2025 and 2026 voting executive orders.