Postal Service, Under Pressure, Now Faces Trump’s Mail Ballot Order
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President Trump's executive order aims to limit the Postal Service to sending only eligible voters' mail ballots.
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This order could affect your ability to vote by mail if your eligibility is questioned or restricted by the new rules.
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President Trump issued an executive order that would restrict the Postal Service to delivering only the ballots of voters deemed eligible. This directive comes as the Postal Service is already facing significant pressure. The order itself has been challenged as unconstitutional, raising legal questions about its implementation. This move could significantly impact mail-in voting procedures, affecting how ballots are processed and delivered nationwide.
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The executive order has been challenged as unconstitutional.
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