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Less than half of Republican attorneys general sign on to defend Trump's anti-mail voting order in court
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump’s challenge to mail voting faces limited support from Republican state attorneys general, with fewer than half backing his position in court.
- Eleven Republican attorneys general have opposed a request for a preliminary injunction against Trump’s order and the USPS rule, describing the new mailing requirements as modest security measures.
- Fifteen Republican attorneys general have remained silent on the issue, with most not responding to inquiries about their stance.
- Democratic attorneys general have unanimously opposed Trump’s order, filing lawsuits that label it unconstitutional and disruptive to mail voting for 47 million Americans in 2024.
- A federal judge in Massachusetts has issued a temporary restraining order and will hear arguments on the preliminary injunction request on September 3.
