USPS Tightens Mail-In Voting Regulations Ahead of Elections

The U.S. Postal Service issued a new rule tightening requirements for mail-in voting before the November elections, despite a court order blocking the changes. The rule outlines that USPS will not deliver ballots unless they meet specific standards, pending the court's decision on lifting the injunction.

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced a contentious final rule late Friday, aiming to tighten regulations surrounding mail-in voting just before November's congressional elections. The release comes despite an existing court order halting these changes.

USPS asserted that their 95-page ruling is designed to instantly go into effect should a court decide to lift their current injunction, impacting mail-in ballot procedures nationwide.

The rule dictates that USPS will only accept ballots for delivery if they adhere to the new standards set out, placing potential pressure on states as elections approach.