Court Blocks Trump’s Mail-In Voting Order | Pierre News

A federal appeals court has blocked a Trump-era executive order aimed at restricting vote-by-mail, ruling that states—not the federal government—have constitutional authority over elections. The order, rushed to implement before the midterms, demanded states share voter lists and notify federal agencies in advance—a move judges deemed impractical and legally shaky. While 23 states and D.C. sued to stop it, 12 Republican-led states backed the federal government. The Justice Department plans to appeal, likely to the Supreme Court, insisting the order is vital to election security. Critics note the push stems from unfounded claims about noncitizen voting, which lack evidence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4b4c2aae9d284b5b