A federal judge has struck down key parts of the Trump administration’s push to restrict mail-in voting procedures, dealing a legal setback to its efforts to reshape election rules before November. The decision comes as states prepare for a surge in vote-by-mail ballots amid the coronavirus pandemic, raising questions about how the changes will be implemented. Legal challenges continue to shape the landscape of election policies, with implications for voter access and security. The ruling underscores the ongoing tensions between federal and state authority over election administration.
The ruling is a blow to Trump administration's efforts to change how mail-in voting works ahead of November elections.