California Mail Voting Fight
California Governor Gavin Newsom vows legal action against new postal service voting rules
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The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to allow the Trump administration's mail voting restrictions does not immediately affect California's elections Daily News. But experts warn that a new U.S. Postal Service rule could soon force California to change how it handles mailed ballots. The rule requires states to submit voter lists and place unique barcodes on ballot envelopes Press Enterprise. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has promised to sue if the rule takes effect.
Why the Court Didn't Rule Today
The Supreme Court found that the Postal Service had not formally adopted the new rule when states first sued OC Register. Without a finalized rule in place, the court said it was too early to determine if states had actually been harmed. The justices essentially punted the decision down the road.
The Postal Service's New Enforcement Rule
The Postal Service has now published the rule it threatened to implement Daily Breeze. It prohibits the agency from mailing ballots to states that don't comply with Trump's order. This formal rule changes everything. Now that it exists, California and other states can file new lawsuits challenging it directly.
California's Mail Ballot System Under Pressure
California relies almost entirely on mailed ballots for its elections San Bernardino Sun. About 90 percent of voters cast ballots by mail. The new Postal Service rule could force California to implement barcode systems and maintain detailed voter eligibility lists. Both changes would create extra costs and administrative work for election officials.
Newsom Prepares California's Legal Fight
Gov. Newsom has made clear that California will challenge the new rule in court Press Enterprise. The state argues that the Postal Service lacks legal authority to impose voting requirements on states. California's lawsuit will likely reach the Supreme Court again, but this time with a finalized rule to challenge.
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