Rules put on hold

The Supreme Court blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail ballot rules before November's midterm elections while lawsuits move forward.

Ballots already moving

The rules would require special envelope designs, unique barcodes, and voter data uploads. Election officials said the timing could disrupt ballots already being sent.

Blanche promises compliance

Attorney General Todd Blanche said the administration will follow the ruling, while still pushing its argument that the rules support fair elections.

“Of course, we're going to comply with the Supreme Court's decision”

Court doubts the case

The unsigned order said the government was unlikely to win one challenge on the merits. Alito and Thomas dissented, while Kavanaugh joined the majority.

“is unlikely to succeed on the merits”

Trump attacks ruling

Trump called the decision another setback from the court and praised Alito and Thomas. He accused the justices of harming the country with recent rulings.

“another bad decision”

Disagreement stays public

Blanche defended Trump's criticism as frustration with the court, but said losing a legal fight and obeying the ruling is part of democracy.

“That's the way democracy works.”