A federal judge in Boston blocks a Postal Service regulation that would tighten rules for how mail-in ballots are handled ahead of the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, dealing another setback to President Donald Trump’s administration. Multiple outlets report the judge issues a temporary restraining order and prevents the Postal Service from implementing key provisions of the rule.
The block comes after legal challenges from Democratic-led states and voting rights groups. One report notes that the sequence of injunctions is affected by a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that led to the lifting of earlier barriers, prompting renewed court action. Outlets also describe the judge as concluding that compliance by states on the timetable before the election is not feasible.
Across coverage, the central angle is consistent: Judge Indira Talwani’s order halts the regulation for a limited period, with reporting also indicating the decision is likely to be appealed. Some outlets emphasize that the Postal Service may have overstepped its authority, while others highlight constitutional concerns raised by challengers.
