A federal judge has extended a block on an executive order by Donald Trump that would restrict mail-in voting, as North Carolina begins sending out mail ballots for the November midterm elections.
A federal judge has extended a block on an executive order by Donald Trump that would restrict mail-in voting, as North Carolina begins sending out mail ballots for the November midterm elections. The ruling by US district court judge Indira Talwani comes as the first states prepare to distribute mail ballots ahead of the 3 November midterms.
The judge cited the tight timeline for states to comply with the order, warning that the restrictions could lead to significant disenfranchisement of eligible voters. Trump’s executive order, signed in March, aimed to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters and required the US Postal Service to work with states to establish such lists before elections.
Why it matters
The extension delays implementation of restrictions as states prepare mail ballots for midterms.
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What to watch
Watch whether any state will announce changes to mail-in voting procedures before election day.
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