USPS Finalizes Ballot-Envelope Barcodes And Portal, Frozen By Two Injunctions
Trump's March 31 executive order set the standards; USPS says it won't enforce them in 2026 without a court win.
- A federal judge in Massachusetts blocked the rule on June 25, 2026, in California v. Trump.
- A second injunction followed August 11 in League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v. Trump.
- USPS logged over 200,000 public comments before closing its review on July 2, 2026.
Why it matters: A regulation now stands final on paper while two courts keep it from touching a single ballot.
U.S. Postal Service — Federal Register final rule "Ballot Mail for Federal Elections" ↗ · Sep 3, 20269/3/26