A new USPS policy enforcing stricter mail-in voting procedures has taken effect, aligning with the Trump administration’s push to tighten federal oversight of election processes. The changes, which include mandatory reviews of state voter rolls, are part of broader efforts to limit mail-in ballots ahead of the November midterms. Legal disputes are anticipated as states and advocacy groups challenge the new requirements. Critics argue the measures could disrupt voting access, while supporters frame them as necessary to prevent fraud.
Move from USPS comes amid Trump administration’s efforts to restrict mail-in voting in November’s midtermsThe US Postal Service (USPS) said on Thursday that new requirements for mail-in voting are now in effect as Donald Trump seeks to crack down on the practice. The move is expected to trigger a new round of legal challenges.The Trump administration has sought to impose new rules requiring state election leaders to submit their voter rolls for inspection as part of a broader bid to increase federal government oversight over voting and elections. Continue reading...
