Judge weighs block on USPS mail-ballot rules

A Boston judge weighed keeping USPS mail-ballot rules blocked as states start sending ballots

Sep 3, 3:50 PM EDT Cross-checked across 6 sources

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A federal judge in Boston weighed whether to extend a block on USPS mail-ballot rule changes as states begin sending ballots for the midterms.

Frame 1A Boston judge weighed keeping USPS mail-ballot rules blocked as states start sending ballots.
Frame 2The proposal would require states to use a new mail-balloting system for midterms.
Frame 3The hearing came one day before the first state mails ballots to voters.
Frame 4The temporary restraining order expires next week as more states begin mailing ballots.
Frame 5Talwani said USPS had not explained how the rule would be implemented.
Frame 6DOJ said it would likely seek Supreme Court permission by week's end.

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