Judge extends block restricting USPS mail-in ballot rule

A federal judge on Friday extended a block on the U.S. Postal Service’s new mail-in ballot requirements, preventing the agency from enforcing the rules for the November midterm elections.

U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, appointed by former President Barack Obama, granted a preliminary injunction against portions of the USPS rule, finding the challengers were likely to succeed in arguing that the service overstepped its authority.