Supreme Court Blocks Postal Ballot Overhaul | Yakima News

Yakima News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 16, 2026 · 1m

The Supreme Court just blocked a controversial executive order that would have given the Postal Service unprecedented power to withhold mail-in ballots from states that didn’t comply with federal rules — a move that could have silenced millions of voters in key mail-heavy states. With the court’s decision, election officials and voting rights advocates celebrate a win for democracy, reaffirming that elections belong to the people — not the president’s desk. The ruling also signals a cautious judicial stance on future attempts to reshape elections through executive action, clearing the way for…