US Supreme Court temporarily lifts hold on Trump mail-in ballot rule

Published Aug 25, 09:20 PM UTC

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday temporarily lifted a lower court's block on a Trump administration rule restricting mail-in voting, with just 10 weeks before the midterm elections. The conservative majority granted a stay, with the three liberal justices dissenting. The Postal Service's new regulations, issued Friday, require states to design ballot envelopes with unique barcodes, official logos, and automation-compatible formatting, and to provide voter name and address lists. The administration argued the rule falls within traditional postal authorities. The unsigned opinion found the lower court erred in ruling that states had standing to sue, stating Article III prohibits courts from speculating on hypothetical harm. The case continues on appeal, with the Postal Service stating it will not implement the rule unless it obtains relief from the courts.