USPS publishes rule requiring states to provide list of mail-in voters

Key Points:

• The USPS published a rule requiring states to provide lists of voters receiving mail-in ballots, aligning with President Trump's March 31 executive order mandating states to notify USPS 90 days before elections and submit voter lists 60 days prior.
• The rule mandates states to submit voter names, addresses, and a uniquely serialized Intelligent Mail barcode on both outbound and return ballots to USPS for inclusion on the Mail-In and Absentee Participation List.
• A federal injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani currently blocks the rule from taking effect, ruling parts of Trump's executive order, including the USPS mail-in ballot section, unconstitutional.
• The rule will only be implemented for upcoming midterm elections if the federal court lifts the injunction; the Trump administration argues the judicial review is premature as no harm has yet occurred.
• USPS Postmaster General David Steiner supports the rule as a measure to ensure ballot tracking accuracy, while the White House affirms commitment to election security despite ongoing legal challenges.