Appeals court kept Trump's federal mail-ballot order blocked
The 1st Circuit left in place an injunction against Executive Order 14399, which directed federal agencies and USPS toward citizenship lists and mail-ballot restrictions before the 2026 midterms. (sources: apnews.com, nypost.com, www.whitehouse.gov)
The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals has maintained an injunction against an order aimed at establishing a federal voter list. This decision follows a ruling from July 26.
- The appeals court upheld an injunction blocking the order to create a federal voter list.
- The ruling was issued by the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals.
- The injunction affects efforts related to mail ballots ahead of midterm elections.
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The ruling may influence voter registration processes and election administration in the lead-up to elections.
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