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Judge Blocks USPS Mail-in Ballot Rules | Montpelier News
A federal judge in Massachusetts has temporarily blocked new USPS mail-in ballot rules, siding with 24 states—including Vermont—that argue the regulations, tied to an executive order, are unconstitutional and unfairly disrupt state-run voting systems. The court found it practically impossible for states to comply before elections, and ruled the rules violate both the Constitution and existing federal law. Vermont’s Attorney General hailed the decision as validation of states’ right to manage their own elections and ensure voter access. While this is a major win for the states, the legal…
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