Supreme Court Considers Mail-In Voting Plan

Why it matters locally: California has a significant number of registered voters who utilize mail-in ballots, making the Supreme Court's decision on the U.S. Postal Service's plan directly impactful on the administration and accessibility of elections within the state.

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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift a temporary block on a U.S. Postal Service plan. The administration filed the request concerning the initiative, which it states aims to ensure election integrity for the midterm election. A federal court previously issued a temporary injunction against the Postal Service's implementation of its proposed changes. This injunction prevents the Postal Service from proceeding with the plan as initially outlined. The administration's appeal to the Supreme Court seeks to remove this judicial impediment. The outcome will determine whether the Postal Service can implement its plan before the midterm elections.