Postal Service Can Restrict Mail Voting—For Now, Judge Rules

A federal judge has temporarily allowed the U.S. Postal Service to move forward with new rules that limit how mail-in ballots are processed, despite ongoing legal challenges. The decision is not final, and the rules could still be blocked in court. The order comes as a wave of lawsuits, including one filed by Democratic state attorneys general, seeks to overturn the restrictions. Those cases remain active, meaning the outcome could change before the next election. For now, the Postal Service may enforce the measures, which critics argue could slow down ballot delivery and disenfranchise voters. Supporters say the rules are needed to improve efficiency and security. The judge’s ruling is only a temporary step, and the legal fight is far from over.