A federal judge in Massachusetts has allowed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s executive order (EO) regarding mail voting to proceed. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani described the EO as 'unconstitutional' and noted that it could lead to disenfranchisement in the upcoming election. The lawsuit was initiated by a coalition of voting rights groups, including the League of Women Voters (LWV), which argued that the EO imposes novel voting regulations that could harm their organizational interests. Judge Talwani indicated that the LWV could demonstrate 'irreparable harm' if the EO is not blocked. The EO mandates that states provide the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) with a list of voters requesting mail ballots and requires new ballot envelopes with barcodes linked to those voters. Talwani has previously blocked the EO's implementation in 22 states and Washington D.C. The LWV has requested the court to prevent the EO's implementation following a suspension of a nationwide preliminary injunction by a D.C. appellate court. A hearing on the renewed injunction motion is scheduled for August 7.
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Federal Judge Rules Against Trump's Mail Voting Executive Order
A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order on mail voting can continue, labeling the order as 'unconstitutional.' The order requires states to provide the USPS with lists of voters requesting mail ballots and has been previously blocked in 22 states. A hearing on the plaintiffs' request for an injunction is set for August 7.
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Judge says Trump's attack on mail voting is ‘unconstitutional,’ legal challenge can continue
Federal Judge Rules Against Trump's Mail Voting Executive Order