Federal Judge Again Blocks Trump Executive Order Limiting Mail Voting

A U.S. District Court judge temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order aimed at restricting mail-in voting, marking the second time the directive has been stalled. The ruling, issued on Thursday, August 28, 2026, comes approximately a week before the first mail ballots are scheduled to be sent out for the upcoming midterm elections. The judge's decision prevents the government from implementing the order for two weeks, citing concerns that states lack the time and resources to comply with new U.S. Postal Service directives regarding ballot delivery.