RismadarVoice Reporters, August 28, 2026
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked the United States Postal Service (USPS) from implementing a plan that could limit mail voting.
Judge Indira Talwani issued a temporary restraining order late Thursday night after Democratic-led states and voter advocacy groups requested it, challenging directives issued by President Donald Trump concerning the postal service.
The plaintiffs had asked the court to prevent the administration from implementing measures they argued could affect access to voting by mail.
Judge Talwani granted it temporarily, preventing the US Postal Service from proceeding with the disputed plan while the legal challenge continues.
The case is part of a broader legal dispute over the administration’s directives concerning the postal service and their potential impact on election-related mail.
The temporary restraining order does not represent a final ruling on the legality of the administration’s actions. Further proceedings are expected as the court considers arguments from both sides.
The development comes as voting rights groups and Democratic-led states continue to challenge measures they say could affect voters who rely on mail ballots.
