Judge blocks Trump's mail-in ballot restrictions ahead of midterms

In the U.S., a federal judge has blocked President Trump's executive order that aimed to limit mail-in voting for the upcoming midterm elections. This ruling, issued by Judge Indira Talwani, comes just days before mail ballots are scheduled to be sent out. The decision follows legal challenges from Democratic-led states and voting rights groups, who argue that the federal government is overstepping its authority in regulating elections.

Judge blocks Trump's mail-in ballot restrictions ahead of midterms
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Published Aug 28, 2026
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