Julie Rikelman

A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to resume an executive order restricting mail-in voting, ruling that states—not the president—hold constitutional authority to administer elections. The court's decision upheld a lower court's block on the order, with the Justice Department indicating plans to appeal further.

A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration’s request to resume an executive order restricting vote-by-mail, ruling that the U.S. Constitution grants states authority to administer elections. The court blocked the order after determining it improperly involved federal officials in state election processes. The Justice Department indicated it may appeal the decision further.

A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration’s request to resume an executive order imposing restrictions on vote-by-mail, ruling that election administration authority lies with states per the U.S. Constitution. The court blocked the order ahead of November’s midterm elections, with the Justice Department indicating plans to appeal further.

A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration’s request to resume an executive order restricting mail-in voting, ruling that the U.S. Constitution grants states authority to administer elections. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel cited imminent midterm elections as a reason to block the order temporarily, while the Justice Department indicated plans to appeal further.

A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to resume a plan restricting vote-by-mail, ruling that the U.S. Constitution grants states authority to administer elections. The three-judge panel cited the approaching midterm elections as a reason to block the order temporarily, which required states to notify the Postal Service of mail-in ballot plans. The Justice Department indicated it may appeal to the Supreme Court.

A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration’s request to resume an executive order restricting vote-by-mail, ruling that election administration authority lies with states, not the president. The decision blocks the order ahead of the November midterm elections, with the Justice Department indicating plans to appeal further.