A federal judge in Boston blocked the Trump administration from enforcing key portions of President Donald Trump's executive order imposing new federal requirements on mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections. The ruling prevents implementation of provisions directing federal agencies to compile voter citizenship lists, requiring new U.S. Postal Service procedures for mail ballots, and prioritizing investigations into state election officials while litigation continues.
- U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani granted a preliminary injunction covering the November 2026 election.
- The lawsuit was brought by 23 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia challenging the March 31 executive order.
- The order sought to create federal citizenship lists for states, establish new USPS mail-ballot procedures, and prioritize enforcement actions involving election administration.
- The court found the states demonstrated likely irreparable harm from having to alter election preparations before the midterms.
- The administration may appeal the ruling as litigation continues.
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