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Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump’s order limiting mail voting in midterms
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Nicholas Riccardi And Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 26, 2026
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Key points Postal Service and comes after a recent Supreme Court ruling. A new lawsuit has been filed by about two dozen states.
A new lawsuit has been filed by about two dozen states. This action challenges an executive order related to voting by mail. The lawsuit targets the U.S. Postal Service and comes after a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Election officials have expressed concerns about implementing a new rule in a short timeframe. They warn that it will be difficult to make changes before mail ballots are sent out.
Further details about the lawsuit and the executive order are available from the source, including the reasoning behind the legal challenge and the potential impact on upcoming elections.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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