The Latest Breaking News from Carl Nichols

Why a Trump-Appointed Judge Just Blocked the President's Mail-In Ballot Restrictions

A notable legal defeat for the Trump administration

Reason · Sep 15

In loss for Trump, US Supreme Court won't let Postal Service restrict mail ballots

The US Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing a Trump-backed rule tightening mail-in ballot procedures, upholding a lower court injunction as legal challenges continue. The decision marks a setback for Trump’s voting-by-mail restrictions ahead of November’s midterm elections, with Justice Samuel Alito dissenting.

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Minnesota Supreme Court Kills Lindell Recount: He Asked for Wrong Legal Remedy

Minnesota Supreme Court Lindell recount ruling explained: Chief Justice Hudson denied MyPillow founder Mike Lindell's petition on August 29, ruling he asked for the wrong legal remedy -- Minnesota recounts verify vote totals, not fraud claims; an election contest he never filed covers that. Lisa Demuth remains the GOP nominee…

International Business Times · Aug 30

US judge blocks Trump's mail-in voting executive order

A federal judge in Boston has halted President Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, citing unlawful interference with state election administration. The order, which aimed to tighten rules and involved the Postal Service and Justice Department, was challenged by Democratic-led states. They argued it would create chaos and disenfranchise voters…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

U.S. Postal Service proposes absentee/mail-in voting rule

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jun 9

U.S. Postal Service proposes absentee/mail-in voting rule

The United States Postal Service filed a proposed rule on May 29 that would prohibit absentee/mail-in ballots for general elections from being delivered to anyone not on a list provided to USPS by state election officials. The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on June 2.

Ballotpedia · Jun 5

Trump Mail-Ballot Win: Federal Judge Deals Heavy Blow to Democratic Lawsuit

A federal judge in Washington has declined to block Donald Trump's executive order reshaping mail ballot delivery, ruling Democrats' challenge is premature while agencies have yet to enforce it.

International Business Times UK · May 29

Judge refuses to block Trump order to create federal voter list and limit mail voting

Democrats and civil rights groups argued it was urgent that the judge issue a restraining order in the midst of primary season and with states already gearing up for the fall midterm elections.

Euronews · May 28

Federal judge refuses to block Trump order to create federal voter list and limit mail voting

A federal judge has refused to stop President Donald Trump's executive order on voter lists and mail voting. This decision allows potential major changes to US elections before the midterms. The judge said it was too early to act. A separate lawsuit is ongoing in Boston. Trump's order aimed to…

The Economic Times · May 28

Judge declines to block parts of Trump mail voting order, for now

A federal judge on Thursday denied an effort to pause President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to restrict mail voting in federal elections, finding that it was too early to say whether anyone has been harmed by the effort. The opinion and order, from Judge Carl Nichols for the U.S.…

Roll Call · May 28