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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Halting President Trump's Mail-In Voting Restrictions in 23 States

A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that blocked President Trump's executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and limit mail ballot delivery to those on the list. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the administration's effort to move forward with the restrictions in 23 states that sued ahead of the midterm elections. President Trump issued the order in March, aiming to create a "state citizenship list" to ensure only U.S. citizens vote. While President Trump described the changes as necessary safeguards against cheating, state officials and Democrats argued the order was unconstitutional, claiming that states and Congress hold the authority to set election rules. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani, who was nominated by former President Barack Obama, initially halted the order. The Justice Department stated it is reviewing all options for next legal steps, expressing confidence that the administration's order will ultimately be upheld.

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