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Democratic states urge Supreme Court to block Trump's new limits on mail ballots
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: David G. Savage , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 3, 2026
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Key takeaway Postal Service's handling of mail ballots.
In California, Democratic states are taking action regarding President Trump's new limits on mail ballots. They are urging the Supreme Court to block these limits. The limits in question involve an executive order issued by President Trump.
S. Postal Service's handling of mail ballots. Further details on this development are available from the Los Angeles Times, including the specifics of President Trump's executive order and the response from Democratic states.
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Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times - California ·
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