Trump's Mail Ballot Order Blocked Again | Austin News

Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

A federal judge has once again blocked President Trump’s latest executive order on mail-in ballots, just as ballots were about to be mailed — leaving election officials scrambling with no time to adjust. The Postal Service refuses to deliver unless states comply with strict formatting rules, sparking fresh legal battles. Democrats and voting rights groups argue the president oversteps his authority, since election rules are typically set by states or Congress. This isn’t the first time Trump has tried to reshape voting via executive orders — previous attempts were also halted by courts. With…