Judge Blocks Postal Service’s Election Rules | Oakland News

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

A federal judge has slapped a temporary hold on new Postal Service mail-in voting rules, calling them potentially unconstitutional and unworkable for states racing to prepare ballots. The rules—born from a presidential executive order—mandated specific ballot envelopes and online voter list submissions, sparking lawsuits from states and voting rights groups who argue election administration is their responsibility, not the Post’s. The judge agreed, noting Congress never granted the Postal Service this authority and that last-minute changes could violate state laws and the Constitution. With…