Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Postal Service Mail-in Ballot Regulation

Why it matters locally: This ruling directly affects election procedures in Tennessee, as changes to federal postal service regulations regarding mail-in ballots could have altered how the Shelby County Election Commission and other county election offices process votes. The court's decision maintains the established process for mail-in voting.

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A federal judge has issued a ruling blocking a Trump administration regulation related to mail-in ballots. The court's decision states the regulation likely violates legal statutes. The judge determined that the regulation is most likely unlawful. This assessment stems from the court's interpretation that the president cannot involve the federal government in election procedures without specific approval from Congress. The ruling indicates that the executive branch requires legislative consent for such actions.