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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — PoliticsAugust 11, 2026Hillsborough

Federal judge blocks executive order restricting mail-in ballot delivery

A federal judge has issued a ruling blocking an executive order from President Donald Trump that would have prohibited the U.S. Postal Service from delivering mail-in ballots to voters not on a federally compiled list. This decision prevents the implementation of new restrictions on how mail-in ballots are processed and delivered by the postal service.

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Why It Matters

The ruling maintains the current status quo for mail-in voting procedures, ensuring that voters who are eligible under state laws can continue to receive and return ballots via the U.S. Postal Service without federal list-based restrictions.

Key Facts

  • A federal judge blocked an executive order issued by President Donald Trump.
  • The executive order sought to bar the U.S. Postal Service from delivering mail-in ballots to voters not on a federal list.
  • This is the second time a legal setback has occurred regarding this specific executive order.
  • The ruling prevents the federal government from restricting ballot delivery based on a federal eligibility list.

Who's Mentioned

personDonald Trump“President who issued the executive order.”organizationU.S. Postal Service“Agency subject to the executive order and the injunction.”personIndira Talwani“U.S. District Court Judge who issued the injunction.”organization1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals“Appellate court that previously upheld a similar ruling.”organizationLeague of Women Voters“Plaintiff in the lawsuit.”