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Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 24
Lawyers for 23 states and D.C. seek to block Trump mail voting order
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 24

Lawyers for 23 states and D.C. seek to block Trump mail voting order

7 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 24
  • State officials, the Democratic Party, and voting rights groups are urging a Massachusetts federal judge to halt key provisions of Trump's March executive order before November's midterm elections.
  • Plaintiffs accuse Trump of attempting to massively disrupt ongoing election operations, with a court hearing scheduled for early June to address the challenge.
  • The legal effort reflects widespread opposition to federal mail voting restrictions, as advocacy organizations join states in seeking to protect access to mail-in ballots ahead of the upcoming elections.
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