USPS Proposes Rule to Block Mail Ballots in States Refusing Data, Prompting Democratic Challenge

The United States Postal Service issued a proposal to block mail ballots in certain states. The rule would prevent acceptance of ballots from states that do not turn over data. The proposal targets states that have not turned over data to the Postal Service. Democrats and voting‑rights organizations quickly filed a challenge to the rule. They argue the proposal represents an unwarranted federal intrusion into elections. Critics warn it could disenfranchise millions of voters who rely on mail voting. The dispute adds to a broader national debate over voting‑rights protections. The outcome will depend on forthcoming legal proceedings and possible revisions to the rule.