Judge Blocks Trump’s Mail Voting Rollback | Portland News

A federal judge has blocked key parts of Trump’s executive order aimed at restricting mail-in ballots, protecting the current system where states—not the postal service—decide ballot access. This pause, following a previous injunction upheld by the Supreme Court, comes just weeks before midterms, especially impacting states like Oregon that rely heavily on vote-by-mail. Oregon’s AG called it a victory for voters, emphasizing the system’s security and convenience. The judge cited lack of evidence of widespread fraud and warned that the order’s methods could disenfranchise eligible voters. With 76 lawsuits already filed against the Trump administration, legal battles may escalate to the Supreme Court, but election officials in Oregon and elsewhere are proceeding with their plans, including mailing ballots to military and overseas voters on September 19. 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/f6816e4f3afbb9e7