
States Sue Over Postal Ballot Rules | California News
Published: September 10, 2026
Duration: 2:25
California and 23 other states, plus D.C., are suing the Trump administration over new USPS mail-in ballot rules they say will cripple voting access—forcing states to share full voter lists and use special envelopes under threat of ballot rejection. Critics argue the rules lack evidence of fraud, violate state election authority, and risk disenfranchising millions, especially vulnerable voters. A Postal Service whistleblower warns of systemic flaws that could cause thousands of rejections. Though a federal judge blocked the rules, the administration appealed directly to the Supreme Court, claiming the changes ensure election integrity. Legal experts warn the real da...