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US Postal Service cannot carry out Trump order on mail ballot delivery, judge rules
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 1, 2026
· 3 min read
By Tierney Sneed, CNN
(CNN) — A federal judge blocked the US Postal Service from carrying out its plan for President Donald Trump’s mail ballot executive order, finding that the proposal violated a settlement in a 2020 lawsuit against the agency.
Trump had directed USPS to only transmit ballo...
Key takeaway Sullivan’s order stems from a lawsuit the NAACP originally brought against the Postal Service in 2020 because of policy changes that slowed mail delivery as the pandemic election was approaching.
Why this matters in The El Paso
In El Paso , where voting by mail has become an essential part of the electoral process, the federal judge's ruling has significant implications. The blocked executive order would have disproportionately affected local voters who rely on mail-in ballots, particularly in areas with limited polling stations. By preventing the US Postal Service from implementing the order, the court has ensured that El Pasoans will continue to have equal access to voting, regardless of their ability to meet the proposed requirements. The ruling also underscores the importance of the 2021 settlement, which required the USPS to prioritize the timely delivery of election mail. As the city's voters prepare for future elections, they can be assured that their mail-in ballots will be delivered in a timely manner, thanks to the court's oversight of the USPS' actions. This decision will help maintain trust in the local electoral process.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Tierney Sneed, CNN
(CNN) — A federal judge blocked the US Postal Service from carrying out its plan for President Donald Trump’s mail ballot executive order, finding that the proposal violated a settlement in a 2020 lawsuit against the agency.
Trump had directed USPS to only transmit ballo...
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