Judge Blocks Postal Service Ballot Rules | Denver News

A federal judge has temporarily blocked new Postal Service rules that would have forced states to overhaul how they handle mail-in ballots for the upcoming elections, calling the requirements potentially unconstitutional and unworkable given tight deadlines. The rules—stemming from an executive order—mandated specific ballot envelope designs and online voter list submissions, sparking lawsuits from states and voting rights groups who argue elections are state responsibilities. While the Supreme Court recently allowed parts of the order to proceed, this latest ruling halts implementation immediately, giving states breathing room as they prepare ballots. The Justice Department plans to appeal, but for now, election officials can stick to existing procedures without scrambling to meet impossible federal demands. 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/9b1f471102f1822d