The Mail Ballot Ruling: A Judicial Reality Check on Election Reform A federal judge's decision to extend her block on new U. S.
Postal Service mail ballot rules is more than just a temporary reprieve for voting rights advocates – it's a stark reminder that election reform efforts often clash with the law.
In September 2026, as midterm elections loom large, the same judge issued an order finding that the USPS's new mail ballot rules were likely unlawful.