Justice Jackson Sidesteps A Quick Stay In Mail-Ballot Fight
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson gave California until 10 a.m. on September 8 to answer USPS's stay request, leaving the First Circuit's injunction intact.
- USPS filed its stay application on September 3, 2026, through Solicitor General D. John Sauer.
- California's response is due by 10 a.m. EDT on September 8, 2026, per Jackson's order.
- The dispute began at the First Circuit, which had refused to revive USPS's ballot rules.
Why it matters: A delay is also a ruling: for now the injunction governs mail ballots, not the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court docket No. 26A297 (USPS v. California) ↗ · Sep 5, 20269/5/26