Judge Blocks Trump’s Mail Voting Rule | Pierre News

A federal judge has slapped a two-week pause on a Trump administration rule designed to tighten mail-in voting requirements, calling it unnecessary and potentially disenfranchising voters ahead of the election. The rule, which demanded stricter ballot envelope standards and forced states to share voter lists with the feds, lacked evidence of fraud — the judge said the Postal Service’s interest in fixing an unproven problem pales compared to the risk of blocking access for millions. Though the court had briefly lifted the freeze after a procedural ruling from the Supreme Court, states and voting rights groups swiftly refiled lawsuits, prompting the judge to reinstate the block. The administration insists the rule is about election integrity — not control — but critics argue it undermines voting access without credible proof of fraud. With appeals looming, this latest legal showdown underscores the deepening clash between federal oversight and state autonomy in elections. 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/bdfc10c249df2f91