Court Blocks USPS Ballot Rule in NC | Charlotte News

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

A federal court has temporarily blocked a new USPS rule that would’ve forced North Carolina election officials to use special barcodes on mail-in ballots — a move Attorney General Jeff Jackson called potentially disastrous for voters’ access to the ballot. The court agreed, ruling the change could cause “irreparable harm” so close to Election Day, giving counties crucial breathing room as absentee ballots are set to go out on September 4th. Jackson, who’s been vocal about protecting voting rights, sees this as a win and vows to keep fighting for a permanent fix to ensure every voter can cast…