The administration asks Supreme Court to lift block on new mail-in voting rules

The administration asked the Supreme Court to lift a temporary restraining order that currently blocks the U.S. Postal Service from implementing new mail-in voting regulations. These rules, stemming from an executive order by President Trump, require states to provide voter lists to the Postal Service and mandate specific design elements, such as unique barcodes, on ballot envelopes. While the administration argues the rules impose only modest requirements, many state and local election officials warn that the changes are difficult to implement so close to the November election. Officials in states like Colorado and Washington reported that they may have to scrap already-printed envelopes, which could result in significant financial costs. Furthermore, a whistleblower report alleges that the Postal Service's new online portal for voter data is untested and rushed, potentially causing ballot delays. The legal battle highlights a conflict between federal and state authority. Challengers argue that the Constitution gives states the power to determine the

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