about Trumpy's try at blocking USPS from mailing ballots

Page 1 of 1 [ 3 posts ] 

auntblabby
Veteran
Veteran

User avatar

Joined: 12 Feb 2010
Gender: Male
Posts: 115,176
Location: the island of defective toy santas

27 Jun 2026, 6:08 pm

[this according to Google]-
what are the chances trump will succeed in getting the USPS to refuse mailing ballots to democrats nationwide?
The United States Postal Service (USPS) does not have a mechanism or legal authority to filter mail based on political party, making it unlikely for the agency to selectively refuse mail-in ballots based on partisan affiliation. However, there have been attempts to implement broader restrictions on mail-in voting through executive action targeting entire states rather than individual voters.

Developments Regarding USPS Policy-
There have been reports of executive orders and proposed rules aimed at potentially impacting the delivery of mail-in ballots.

Factors Impacting Implementation-
Legal Challenges: There have been legal challenges and court rulings regarding the authority of the executive branch and the role of the USPS in election procedures.
Constitutional Authority:
The U.S. Constitution outlines the administration of federal elections, delegating authority to individual states and Congress.
Universal Service Obligation:
The USPS operates under a statutory Universal Service Obligation that mandates the non-discriminatory delivery of mail.
State Actions:
Various states and organizations have taken legal action in response to federal directives concerning mail voting.While there have been discussions about potential changes to USPS procedures related to mail-in ballots, the agency has also indicated it will comply with court orders. The implementation of any changes faces significant legal hurdles.



Double Retired
Veteran
Veteran

User avatar

Joined: 31 Jul 2020
Age: 71
Gender: Male
Posts: 7,287
Location: U.S.A.         (Mid-Atlantic)

Today, 6:22 pm

My bride and I are both military veterans.

She reminded me that many, many people in the military only have one option for casting a ballot: mail.


_________________
When diagnosed I bought champagne!
I finally knew why people were strange.


auntblabby
Veteran
Veteran

User avatar

Joined: 12 Feb 2010
Gender: Male
Posts: 115,176
Location: the island of defective toy santas

Today, 6:24 pm

so the present regime seems to have settled on simply denying the vote to states he doesn't like.