Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect
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The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s ruling that blocked limitations on mail voting before the midterm elections, the latest twist in a court fight unfolding days before the first states begin sending out mail ballots for the pivotal November elections.
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Why it matters
Courts are determining whether mail voting restrictions take effect before ballots are distributed, which directly shapes how millions of voters can cast ballots in the midterm elections.
Most affected
Voters in early mail-voting states — Whether mail voting restrictions apply to their ballots depends on court decisions in coming days.
Likely next
Whether the appeal succeeds in overturning the block before mail ballots are sent out, or whether the restriction remains blocked.