Wisconsin Challenges Federal Mail Voting Control | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

Wisconsin is back in court over a Trump-era executive order that would give the Postal Service sweeping control over mail-in ballots, sparking fears of voter disenfranchisement and election chaos. After the Supreme Court dismissed earlier lawsuits as premature, states including Wisconsin are now challenging the new Postal Service rule — arguing it’s too burdensome and could delay or block ballots before Election Day. With the Constitution granting states authority over elections, critics see this federal overreach as a threat to democracy, while supporters claim it’s needed for security…